On the record
In the folly of conflict our progress was hindered, and the heavy cost has not yet been fully estimated.
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Warren G. Harding
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gutenberg.orgWarren G. Harding: “In the folly of conflict our progress was hindered, and the heavy cost has not yet been fully estimated.”
Editor's note · Context
He reflects on the hindrances to progress caused by conflict and the ongoing costs that have yet to be fully assessed.
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