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In voting for the Republic, I voted for that. I voted for…

“In voting for the Republic, I voted for that. I voted for fraternity, concord, the dawn. I have aided in the overthrow of prejudices and errors. The crumbling away of prejudices and errors causes light. We have caused the fall of the old world, and the old world, that vase of miseries, has become…” quote by Victor Hugo
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““In voting for the Republic, I voted for that. I voted for fraternity, concord, the dawn. I have aided in the overthrow of prejudices and errors. The crumbling away of prejudices and errors causes light. We have caused the fall of the old world, and the old world, that vase of miseries, has become, through its upsetting upon the human race, an urn of joy.””

Victor Hugo

About This Quote

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

Voting for a republic supports fraternity, enlightenment, and the dismantling of prejudice, leading to a brighter future.

In simple terms: Democracy fosters unity and progress.

Key Takeaway

Vote and promote equality.

Themes

democracy fraternity enlightenment social change

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • elections
  • community organizing
  • education reform
  • activism

Key Concepts

political theory human rights ethical progress

Questions to Reflect On

  • What biases persist in your community?
  • How can you contribute to dismantling them?
A Different Perspective

Change can be slow and face resistance.

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