Quote by Dalton Trumbo

Everybody now seems to be talking about democracy. I don't understand this. As I think of it, democracy isn't like a Sunday suit to be brought out and worn only for parades. It's the kind of a life a decent man leads, it's something to live for and to die for.

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This quote highlights the speaker's confusion regarding the sudden emphasis on democracy. They express their inability to understand why democracy is being treated as a temporary showpiece instead of a way of life. To them, democracy should not be reserved for grand occasions but should be an intrinsic part of a morally upright person's existence. They believe that democracy holds immense value and should be cherished to the extent that one is willing to fight and sacrifice for it.

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Life Man

By Dalton Trumbo

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