The conscience of every man recognizes courage as the foundation of manliness, and manliness as the perfection of human character.
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Thomas Hughes Quote
“From behind the shadow of the still small voice—more awful than tempest or earthquake—more sure and persistent than day and night—is always sounding full of hope and strength to the weariest of us all, "Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."”
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