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It has been wisely observed by the greatest of modern thinkers that mankind has progressed more rapidly in every other r
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"It has been wisely observed by the greatest of modern thinkers that mankind has progressed more rapidly in every other respect than in morality"

- Lafcadio Hearn
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Japan Flag This quote is written / told by Lafcadio Hearn between June 27, 1850 and September 26, 1904. He/she was a famous Author from Japan. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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