The foundation of democracy is the sense of spiritual independence which nerves the individual to stand alone against the powers of this world. (R. H. Tawney)

The foundation of democracy is the sense of spiritual independence which nerves the individual to stand alone against the powers of this world.

R. H. Tawney

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