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Before we decide upon a wholesale condemnation of the most noteworthy spirit of modern times it would be well to examine carefully what that spirit has done to advance the welfare of mankind.
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gutenberg.orgCalvin Coolidge: “Before we decide upon a wholesale condemnation of the most noteworthy spirit of modern times it would be well to examine…”
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In this quote, Coolidge advocates for a careful examination of modern advancements before condemning them.
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