CITM_28271dfa0a71 · 1 source instrument · 1 surface variant
17 a as far as world affairs are concerned most of us are the victims of forces we can neither understand nor control b by taking an active part in political and social affairs the people can control world events
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“17. a. As far as world affairs are concerned, most of us are the victims of forces we can neither understand nor control. b. By taking an active part in political and social affairs, the people can control world events.”
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