Behavior Quote by Herbert Marcuse

“While it [tolerance] is more or less quietly and constitutionally withdrawn from the opposition, it is made compulsory behavior with respect to established policies.”

Herbert Marcuse

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Behavior Compulsory Habits Made Opposition Policy Respect Tolerance

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