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I believe, finally, whatever clouds may darken the horizon, that the world is growing better, that to-day is better than yesterday, and to-morrow will be better than to-day.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “I believe, finally, whatever clouds may darken the horizon, that the world is growing better, that to-day is better than…”
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Hoar expresses an optimistic view of progress, believing that each day brings improvement to the world.
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