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one sex of voice in public matters, and that we could in no way so increase the attention , the intelligence and the devotion which may be brought to the solution of social problems as by enfranchising our women .

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Henry George
Age: 58 †
Born: 1839
Born: September 2
Died: 1897
Died: October 29
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That alone is wise which is just that alone is enduring which is right.
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