Political ideals must be based upon ideals for the individual life. The aim of politics should be to make the lives of individuals as good as possible. (Bertrand Russell)

Political ideals must be based upon ideals for the individual life. The aim of politics should be to make the lives of individuals as good as possible.

Bertrand Russell

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