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The general influence they exert upon society is even worse than that of the downright criminal—for where the criminal is one they number thousands.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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Editor's note · Context
In this statement, Woodhull critiques the detrimental influence of unproductive members of society, suggesting they pose a greater threat than individual criminals.
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