Quote by Salman Rushdie

We must conclude that it is not only a particular political ideology that has failed, but the idea that men and women could ever define themselves in terms that exclude their spiritual needs.

We must conclude that it is not only a particular political

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This quote suggests that the failure lies not only in a specific political ideology, but also in the notion that individuals can define themselves solely based on materialistic or ideological aspects, neglecting their spiritual needs. It implies that humans are not only driven by political or materialistic motivations, but also by a deeper longing for spiritual fulfillment. Thus, it emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and addressing these spiritual needs while studying ideologies or societal structures.

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