Robert Charles Winthrop: The noblest contribution which any man can make for the benefit of posterity…
The noblest contribution which any man can make for the benefit of posterity, is that of a good character. The richest bequest which any man can leave to the youth of his native land, is that of a shining, spotless example.
In today’s wordsThe noblest contribution anyone can make to the future is a good character. The richest legacy anyone can leave the youth of his country is a shining, spotless example.
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