Quote by Gregory Nunn

A liberal is a man who is right most of the time, but he's right too soon.

A liberal is a man who is right most of the time, but he's r

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This quote suggests that liberals often hold progressive and forward-thinking views, which ultimately prove to be correct. However, these ideas may be ahead of their time or not fully embraced by the majority at the moment. It implies that liberals may face resistance or backlash for advocating for change before society is ready for it. Despite this, history has shown that many liberal ideals eventually become widely accepted and incorporated into mainstream thinking.

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