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Toleration and liberty are the foundations of a great republic.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Toleration and liberty are essential for the success and stability of a society.
This quote emphasizes the importance of toleration and liberty as fundamental principles that support the functioning of a great republic. Frank Lloyd Wright suggests that for a society to thrive, its citizens must embrace and respect diverse perspectives and freedoms, as these elements foster unity and progress within the community.
Themes
TolerationLibertyRepublicFreedomSociety
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about democracy, one could quote this to emphasize the values of freedom and acceptance.
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