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There are those who will say that the liberation of humanity, the freedom of man and mind is nothing but a dream. They a
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"There are those who will say that the liberation of humanity, the freedom of man and mind is nothing but a dream. They are right. It is the American Dream"

- Archibald MacLeish

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This quote by Archibald MacLeish talks to the idea of the American Dream, which is the concept that all individuals can pursue their own variation of happiness and success. The quote suggests that some individuals may believe that the concept of freedom and freedom is absolutely nothing more than a dream, but MacLeish thinks that it remains in reality the American Dream. He is suggesting that the American Dream is a truth, and that it is something that can be achieved. He is likewise recommending that the American Dream is something that ought to be pursued and defended, as it is an essential right of all individuals. The quote is a pointer that the American Dream is something that must be valued and secured, which it is something that can be attained.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Archibald MacLeish between May 7, 1892 and April 20, 1982. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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