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The founders of a new colony, whatever Utopia of human virtue and happiness they might originally project, have invariab
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"The founders of a new colony, whatever Utopia of human virtue and happiness they might originally project, have invariably recognized it among their earliest practical necessities to allot a portion of the virgin soil as a cemetery, and another portion as the site of a prison"

- Nathaniel Hawthorne

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This quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne speaks to the idea that, no matter how utopian a brand-new nest might be, it is essential to set aside a part of the land for a cemetery and a jail. This suggests that, even in a society that is pursuing perfection, death and criminal activity are inescapable. It also implies that, in order to develop a successful society, it is necessary to recognize and accept the truths of life, consisting of death and criminal activity. This quote works as a suggestion that, while it is important to pursue a better world, it is also essential to accept the realities of life and strategy accordingly.

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Nathaniel Hawthorne This quote is written / told by Nathaniel Hawthorne between July 4, 1804 and May 19, 1864. He was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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