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The atmosphere is much too near for dreams. It forces us to action. It is close to us. We are in it and of it. It rouses
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"The atmosphere is much too near for dreams. It forces us to action. It is close to us. We are in it and of it. It rouses us both to study and to do. We must know its moods and also its motive forces"

- Cleveland Abbe

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Cleveland Abbe between December 3, 1838 and December 29, 1916. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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