A liberal knows that the only certainty in this life is change but believes that the change can be directed toward a constructive end.

Henry A. Wallace
A liberal knows that the only certainty in this life...
A liberal knows that the only certainty in this life...
A liberal knows that the only certainty in this life...
A liberal knows that the only certainty in this life...
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In this quote, the author is stating that a liberal believes that the best way to deal with change, one’s everyday life, is to work towards a constructive end. The original meaning of “liberal” referred to someone who believed in a free society and government that was limited only by the extent it served the benefit of its people. In other words, a liberal believes that a well-run government can steer human affairs towards a positive outcome.

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