Charles Sumner: “It will give to all, young and old, a new appreciation of their…”

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It will give to all, young and old, a new appreciation of their existence, a new sentiment of their force, a new revelation of their destiny.

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This quote suggests that understanding the law of progress enriches one's sense of purpose and destiny.

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Charles Sumner: “It will give to all, young and old, a new appreciation of their existence, a new sentiment of their force, a new…”