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I am, of course, aware that the ultimate solution is the ownership and control of the means of life by the whole of the
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"I am, of course, aware that the ultimate solution is the ownership and control of the means of life by the whole of the people; but we are not at that stage of development as yet"

- James Larkin

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This quote by James Larkin speaks with the idea of a utopian society, where the people are in control of their own lives and fates. He acknowledges that this is the perfect, but that we are not yet at that stage of advancement. He is recommending that we are still in the procedure of working towards this goal, and that it will require time and effort to get there. He is also emphasizing the value of cumulative action and uniformity in order to achieve this goal. He is suggesting that individuals should come together and work together in order to produce a better society. He is also suggesting that individuals should be willing to take risks and make sacrifices in order to accomplish this goal. Eventually, he is suggesting that individuals should want to eliminate for their rights and for a much better future.

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by James Larkin between January 21, 1875 and January 30, 1947. He/she was a famous Activist from Ireland. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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