On the record
We ordain that a man shall have the fullest chance, and then he shall have the results of his activity.
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Henry Ward Beecher
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gutenberg.orgHenry Ward Beecher: “We ordain that a man shall have the fullest chance, and then he shall have the results of his activity.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote advocates for equal opportunity and the consequences of one's efforts in society.
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