The absolutist begins a work, others take it up and try to spread it. Our problems stem from our acceptance of this filthy, rotten system. (Dorothy Day)

The absolutist begins a work, others take it up and try to spread it. Our problems stem from our acceptance of this filthy, rotten system.

Dorothy Day

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