Famous quote by Edward Albee

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Remember one thing about democracy. We can have anything we want and at the same time, we always end up with exactly wha
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"Remember one thing about democracy. We can have anything we want and at the same time, we always end up with exactly what we deserve"

- Edward Albee

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This quote by Edward Albee speaks with the power of democracy and the responsibility that features it. It recommends that democracy gives us the liberty to choose what we want, however that eventually, we are responsible for the outcome. It indicates that the choices we make will identify the future of our society, which if we make the incorrect options, we will wind up with the repercussions. This quote acts as a tip that democracy is a privilege, and that we should use it wisely. It also works as a caution that if we do not take our obligation seriously, we will end up with a society that we do not be worthy of. Eventually, this quote encourages us to think thoroughly about our decisions and to pursue a much better future.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Edward Albee somewhere between March 12, 1928 and today. He/she was a famous Dramatist from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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