07/02/1909
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"The missionaries in China and the missionaries in Africa are the forerunners of our civilization."
"We are a great power in the world, and we may be, and hope we are, a great power for usefulness."
"I am glad to be here, if, by being here and saying so, I can convince you that the so-called chasm between you and people who seem for the time to be more fortunate is not a chasm."
"I know him by what he has done."