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“Sooner or later a democracy which is to survive has to be able to rely upon that enlargement of vision and purpose of those individuals who compose it, which means that their craving for devotion and self-sacrifice is satisfied in a democratic society on a nobler level, and with a finer recognition of the value of individual personality than is true of a national purpose of a totalitarian state under a dictator.”

Quote by Ordway Tead

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Ordway Tead

Ordway Tead was an individual active in the early 20th century, whose specific profession and field remain unknown. His life story and contributions are currently limited, with more detailed information awaited. more

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