On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
We must not only be high-minded, but brave-hearted.
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gutenberg.orgWe must not only be high-minded, but brave-hearted.
From his essay "The Strenuous Life," this quote emphasizes the necessity of both moral integrity and courage.
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