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Now, a man is weak in his muscles; he is strong only in his faculties.
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gutenberg.orgHorace Mann: “Now, a man is weak in his muscles; he is strong only in his faculties.”
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Mann reflects on the idea that physical strength alone does not define a person's capabilities.
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