The big majority of Americans, who are comparatively well-off, have developed an ability to have enclaves of people living in the greatest misery almost without noticing them.
Gunnar MyrdalAmerica is conservative in fundamental principles... but the principles conserved are liberal and some, indeed, are radical.
Gunnar MyrdalAmerica has had gifted conservative statesmen and national leaders. But with few exceptions, only the liberals have gone down in history as national heroes.
Gunnar MyrdalEducation has in America's whole history been the major hope for improving the individual and society.
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