On the record
Between two evils choose the least; but in the pursuit of remedies, the root of the disease should never be lost sight of.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgVictoria C. Woodhull: “Between two evils choose the least; but in the pursuit of remedies, the root of the disease should never be lost sight…”
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Woodhull emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes when choosing between two evils.
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