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Victoria C. Woodhull: “Corruption, obeying the inherent laws of its own nature, untouched by and beyond the control of the enactments that…”

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Corruption, obeying the inherent laws of its own nature, untouched by and beyond the control of the enactments that first gave it life and afterward fostered its growth, must culminate in certain destruction to all parts involved, whether it be within the body human, the body corporate or the body politic.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

Editor's note · Context

This statement warns of the inevitable consequences of corruption, emphasizing its destructive nature across various domains.

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