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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.
Said by
Henry Ward Beecher
Source
gutenberg.orgHenry 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.”
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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