Quote by Flora Lewis

Democracy may have arisen in the West as the way of striving for the universal aspiration to dignity and freedom, but it isn't alien to the underlying concepts that infuse religion and moral philosophy everywhere.

Democracy may have arisen in the West as the way of striving

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This quote highlights how democracy, although originating in the West, aligns with the fundamental principles found in religion and moral philosophy globally. While democracy aims to promote dignity and freedom, these values are not exclusive to Western ideologies. The quote suggests that the inherent desire for these universal ideals transcends cultural and geographical boundaries, indicating a shared belief in the importance of democracy as a means to achieve collective betterment and individual empowerment.

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By Flora Lewis

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