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Simple individual exertion can never be constructive of society.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgVictoria C. Woodhull: “Simple individual exertion can never be constructive of society.”
Editor's note · Context
Woodhull argues that individual efforts alone cannot build a cohesive society.
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