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The more consciously democratic Americans became, however, the less they were satisfied with a conception of the Promise
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"The more consciously democratic Americans became, however, the less they were satisfied with a conception of the Promised Land, which went no farther than a pervasive economic prosperity guaranteed by free institutions"

- Herbert Croly

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Herbert Croly between January 23, 1869 and May 17, 1930. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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