Quote by Adlai E. Stevenson

Communism is the death of the soul. It is the organization of total conformity - in short, of tyranny - and it is committed to making tyranny universal.

Communism is the death of the soul. It is the organization o

Summary

This quote expresses a strong critique of communism, claiming that it annihilates individuality and freedom, leading to the decline of one's essence or soul. It suggests that communist ideology promotes complete uniformity and enforces absolute control, resembling a tyrannical system rather than one that champions personal liberties. Furthermore, the quote argues that communism aims to spread this tyranny universally, implying its potential threat to individual freedoms on a broad scale.

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By Adlai E. Stevenson

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