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Alexis Carrel

The first duty of society is to give each of its members the possibility of fulfilling his destiny. When it becomes incapable of performing this duty it must be transformed.

Alexis Carrel

Society

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Alexis Carrel is saying that society's main responsibility is to create conditions where every individual can achieve their true purpose in life. If society fails to provide these opportunities, it needs to change or be restructured to meet this essential role.

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