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We are prouder of our citizenship because he is our fellow citizen; and we feel that his life and his writing, both alike, spur us steadily to fresh effort toward high thinking and right living.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “We are prouder of our citizenship because he is our fellow citizen; and we feel that his life and his writing, both…”
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Hoar expresses pride in his citizenship and admiration for Edward Everett Hale, highlighting the inspirational impact of Hale's life and work.
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