--D.A.W.
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We may fittingly conclude this brief summary of Wallace's social views
and ideals by citing his own reply to the question: "Why am I a
Socialist?" "I am a Socialist because I believe that the highest law for
mankind is justice. I therefore take for my motto, 'Fiat Justitia, Ruat
Coelum'; and my definition of Socialism is, 'The use, by everyone, of
his faculties for the common good, and the voluntary organisation of
labour for the equal benefit of all.' That is absolute social justice;
that is ideal Socialism. It is, therefore, the guiding star for all true
social reform."
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He corresponded with Miss Buckley not only on scientific but also on
public questions and social problems:
TO MISS BUCKLEY
_Rosehill, Dorking. Sunday, [? December, 1878]._
Dear Miss Buckley,-- ... How wonderfully the Russians have got on since
you left! A very little more and the Turkish Government might be turned
out of Europe--even now it might be with the greatest ease if our
Government would join in giving them the last kick. Whatever power they
retain in Europe will most certainly involve another war before twenty
years are over.--Yours very faithfully,
ALFRED R. WALLACE.
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TO MISS BUCKLEY
_Waldron Edge, Croydon. May 2, 1879._
Dear Miss Buckley,-- .
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