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There is a moment in the life of every serious soul, when things, which were before unseen and unheard in the world around him become visible and audible.
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Archibald Henry Grimké
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gutenberg.orgArchibald Henry Grimké: “There is a moment in the life of every serious soul, when things, which were before unseen and unheard in the world…”
Editor's note · Context
Grimké describes a pivotal moment in the life of a serious individual when they become aware of deeper truths in the world.
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