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“We stand committed to the proposition that freedom is no half-and-half affair. If the average citizen is guaranteed equal opportunity in the polling place, he must have equal opportunity in the market place.” quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
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“We stand committed to the proposition that freedom is no half-and-half affair. If the average citizen is guaranteed equal opportunity in the polling place, he must have equal opportunity in the market place.”

Franklin D. Roosevelt

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Freedom must be fully granted in both political and economic realms for true equality.

In simple terms: Freedom requires equal chance in voting and markets.

Key Takeaway

Ensure equal opportunity everywhere.

Themes

equality freedom politics economics

Mood

inspirational serious

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • voting rights
  • employment
  • market access
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

civil rights social justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance political and economic freedoms?
  • What policies ensure market equality?
A Different Perspective

Equality in one sphere does not guarantee overall liberty.

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