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“As a reformer the liberal is dissatisfied with things as they are because they violate his exceptionally tender conscience.... Liberalism does not advocate change for its own sake, but for the sake of something better in the direction of what he regards as good, namely, the maximum of liberty consistent with a regard for all men and all interests -- the general happiness based on peace and justice.”

Quote by Ralph Barton Perry

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Ralph Barton Perry

Ralph Barton Perry was an American philosopher known for his contributions to pragmatism. His works covered a range of fields including ethics, political philosophy, and religious philosophy. more

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