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Henry Ward Beecher: He has his least value in what he can DO; it all lies in what he is capable of having done TO him.

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He has his least value in what he can DO; it all lies in what he is capable of having done TO him.
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Henry Ward Beecher

Editor's note · Context

This quote reflects Beecher's belief that a person's true value lies in their potential for growth and development, rather than their immediate actions.

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