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Communism is the death of the soul. It is the organization of total conformity - in short, of tyranny - and it is commit
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"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"

- Adlai E. Stevenson

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Adlai E. Stevenson's quote talks to the oppressive nature of communism. He recommends that it is a system of overall conformity, which is basically a type of tyranny. He indicates that communism is a system that seeks to make tyranny universal, indicating that it seeks to spread its overbearing guideline to all parts of the world. He likewise suggests that communism is the death of the soul, as it looks for to remove away individualism and freedom of thought. This quote speaks to the risks of communism and the requirement to safeguard individual liberty and liberty. It is a reminder that we should be alert in safeguarding our rights and flexibilities, which we need to not permit oppressive systems to take hold.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Adlai E. Stevenson between February 5, 1900 and July 14, 1965. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 62 other quotes.

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