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Great historic movements are born not in the whirlwinds, the earthquakes, and the pomps of human splendor and power, but in the agonies and enthusiasms of grand, heroic spirits.
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Archibald Henry Grimké
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gutenberg.orgArchibald Henry Grimké: “Great historic movements are born not in the whirlwinds, the earthquakes, and the pomps of human splendor and power, but…”
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Grimké emphasizes that significant historical changes often arise from the struggles and passions of dedicated individuals rather than from grand events.
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