On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
A man is worthless unless he has in him a lofty devotion to an ideal, and he is worthless also unless he strives to realize this ideal by practical methods.
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This quote emphasizes the necessity of combining high ideals with practical action, asserting that both are essential for a person's worth.
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