Quote by Henry A. Wallace

This dullness of vision regarding the importance of the general welfare to the individual is the measure of the failure of our schools and churches to teach the spiritual significance of genuine democracy.

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The quote suggests that the lack of recognition regarding the collective well-being's significance for individual success indicates the failure of educational institutions and religious organizations in emphasizing the spiritual importance of true democracy. The dullness of insight regarding the interdependence between societal welfare and personal prosperity highlights the absence of teachings that promote an understanding of democracy beyond its political framework, encompassing the spiritual and moral aspects that foster a prosperous and harmonious society.

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By Henry A. Wallace

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