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Whereas objectivity is achieved from particular things, universalism claims to define particularity from an abstract notion posed arbitrarily.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},2828185,"If all men are brothers outside of any specifically human paradigm then no one can truly be a brother. 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In the late 20th century, Benoist was grappling with the disillusionment of the French people with the political and economic systems that had failed to deliver on their promises of equality and freedom. His work often emphasized the need for a more participatory and decentralized approach to governance.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nBenoist's quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth about democracy: the highest measure of a democratic system is not the degree of freedom or equality it affords its citizens, but rather the extent to which its citizens are actively engaged in the decision-making process. This insight highlights a tension between the ideal of democracy as a system of governance and the reality of its implementation, where power often resides with a select few rather than the people.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, modern professionals and creatives can prioritize building participatory systems within their organizations or communities, seeking to empower others to take an active role in decision-making and problem-solving. This can involve implementing inclusive governance structures, facilitating open communication, and encouraging diverse perspectives to ensure that the needs and ideas of all stakeholders are represented.",{"id":63,"quote_text":64,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":65,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":9},2819108,"A collection of errors does not make a truth: quality cannot stem from quantity – a value is not a weight. The reasons of the majority cannot be taken as good reasons.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[68,73],{"id":69,"tag":70},5805088,{"id":71,"tag_name":72},10417,"taken",{"id":74,"tag":75},5805098,{"id":76,"tag_name":77},13751,"errors",{"id":79,"quote_text":80,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":81,"source":82,"quote_tag":83,"commentary":9},2819101,"Whoever criticizes capitalism, while approving immigration, whose working class is its first victim, had better shut up. 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