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Humanity, capable of infinite depths of degradation, is also capable of infinite heights of excellence.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “Humanity, capable of infinite depths of degradation, is also capable of infinite heights of excellence.”
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Hoar asserts the dual potential of humanity for both degradation and excellence.
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