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And, afterwards, we settle down quite peaceably and agree we've got a pretty good country - until next election.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":25,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":47},3952522,"We cannot afford the creeping paralysis that destroys the effective will of democracy - the paralysis carried by hate and rancor, between class and class, person and person, party and party, as plague is carried through the streets of a town.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nStephen Vincent Benét, an American writer and historian, penned this quote in the 1940s, a time of great social and economic upheaval in the United States. As the country navigated the Great Depression and the lead-up to World War II, Benét's words reflected his concern about the erosion of democratic values and the rise of division and intolerance. His work often explored the intersection of history, politics, and human nature, and this quote is no exception.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, Benét's quote appears to be a straightforward warning about the dangers of hate and division. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more nuanced truth: that the paralysis of democracy is not just a result of external forces, but also a product of our internalized attitudes and biases. Benét is suggesting that the seeds of destruction are often sown within our own minds and communities, where hate and rancor can spread like a plague.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this insight in modern times, consider the ways in which your own biases and assumptions may be contributing to a culture of division and polarization. By recognizing and challenging these internalized attitudes, you can help create a more inclusive and empathetic environment, both personally and professionally.",{"id":49,"quote_text":50,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":25,"author":51,"source":52,"quote_tag":53,"commentary":9},3952516,"Treat a boy like a fool and he'll act like a fool, I say, but there's some folks need convincing.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":55,"quote_text":56,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":25,"author":57,"source":58,"quote_tag":59,"commentary":9},3952513,"Let us be bold enough and free enough to follow the great examples - the men of good will and honor who put aside little ways and petty hatreds to build the American dream.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":25,"author":63,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":9},3952507,"We can no longer take our own way of life for granted - we know that it may be challenged. And we know this, too - and know it ever more deeply - we know that freedom and democracy are not just big words mouthed by orators but the rain and the wind and the sun, the air and the light by which we breathe and live.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":67,"quote_text":68,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":25,"author":69,"source":70,"quote_tag":71,"commentary":9},3952499,"You can't do business with a man who doesn't know the meaning of a contract. You can't do business with a firm who swears they'll do one thing one day and does just the opposite the next. 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