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It were idle to doubt that problems yet lie in our pathway as a nation, as difficult of solution as any that in times past have tried the courage or tested the wisdom of our fathers.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “It were idle to doubt that problems yet lie in our pathway as a nation, as difficult of solution as any that in times…”
Editor's note · Context
Stevenson reflects on the ongoing challenges faced by the nation, emphasizing the need for courage and wisdom.
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