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Injustice, poverty, slavery, ignorance - these may be cured by reform or revolution. But men do not live only by fightin
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"Injustice, poverty, slavery, ignorance - these may be cured by reform or revolution. But men do not live only by fighting evils. They live by positive goals, individual and collective, a vast variety of them, seldom predictable, at times incompatible"

- Isaiah Berlin

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This quote by Isaiah Berlin speaks to the value of having favorable objectives in life, both individually and jointly. He acknowledges that there are many oppressions, poverty, slavery, and lack of knowledge worldwide that need to be dealt with, which reform or transformation might be essential to cure them. However, he likewise emphasizes that individuals need to not just focus on battling these evils, but also on pursuing favorable goals. These goals can be differed and unforeseeable, and may even be incompatible with each other. This quote encourages us to strive for a better world, but also to bear in mind to concentrate on the favorable elements of life and to pursue our own private goals.

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Russia Flag This quote is written / told by Isaiah Berlin between June 6, 1909 and November 5, 1997. He/she was a famous Philosopher from Russia. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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