In our time, as in times before, creep on the insidious forces that,
producing inequality, destroy Liberty. On the horizon the clouds begin
to lower. Liberty calls to us again. We must follow her further; we must
trust her fully. Either we must wholly accept her or she will not stay.
It is not enough that men should vote; it is not enough that they should
be theoretically equal before the law. They must have liberty to avail
themselves of the opportunities and means of life; they must stand on
equal terms with reference to the bounty of nature. Either this, or
Liberty withdraws her light! Either this, or darkness comes on, and the
very forces that progress has evolved turn to powers that work
destruction. This is the universal law. This is the lesson of the
centuries. Unless its foundations be laid in justice the social
structure cannot stand.