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When they come to take serious action, they prefer to get their inspiration from the church or the college and not from the circus.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “When they come to take serious action, they prefer to get their inspiration from the church or the college and not from…”
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Hoar suggests that when seeking inspiration, people often turn to more serious institutions rather than entertainment.
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