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His mortal frame has vanished, but his spirit increases with the increasing years, the richest legacy of the greatest century.
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gutenberg.orgCalvin Coolidge: “His mortal frame has vanished, but his spirit increases with the increasing years, the richest legacy of the greatest…”
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In this reflection, Coolidge speaks to the lasting impact of a person's spirit even after their physical presence is gone.
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