“The well being of democracies regardless of their type and status is dependent on one small technical detail: The right to vote. Everything else is secondary.”
Quote by Jose Ortega y Gasset
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Jose Ortega y Gasset
Jose Ortega y Gasset was a Spanish philosopher born on May 9, 1883, and died on October 18, 1955. He is known for his work in the philosophy of knowledge and culture, and for his analysis of the nature of man and society. more
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