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Henry Ward Beecher: The crown for every victory gained in a struggle of skill or industry over matter is placed upon the soul; and thus…

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The crown for every victory gained in a struggle of skill or industry over matter is placed upon the soul; and thus among a free people industry becomes education.
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Henry Ward Beecher

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Beecher suggests that success in labor leads to personal growth and education among free people.

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