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I feel, as never before, how justly, from the dawn of history to the present time, men have paid the homage of their gra
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"I feel, as never before, how justly, from the dawn of history to the present time, men have paid the homage of their gratitude and admiration to the memory of those who nobly sacrifice their lives, that their fellow-men may live in safety and in honor"

- Edward Everett

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Edward Everett between April 11, 1794 and January 15, 1865. He/she was a famous Statesman from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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