Quote by Archibald MacLeish

There are those who will say that the liberation of humanity, the freedom of man and mind is nothing but a dream. They are right. It is the American Dream.

There are those who will say that the liberation of humanity

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This quote suggests that some people believe that the idea of liberating humanity and granting freedom to individuals is unrealistic and unattainable. However, the quote asserts that this aspiration is, in fact, the essence of the American Dream. It implies that the American Dream encompasses the belief that every person should have the opportunity to achieve freedom, prosperity, and personal fulfillment, despite criticism or skepticism. Hence, the quote asserts the significance of striving towards this dream and challenges those who doubt its possibility.

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