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Quote by Enrique Dussel
We have no option but to defend the society of life.
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The speaker presents defending the “society of life” as the only available choice. The phrase treats life as something shared and worth protecting through society, rather than as a private concern. “No option but” makes the statement firm and urgent, leaving no room for a neutral position.
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- Boundary 2, “Interview with Enrique Dussel”
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- Official Statement
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