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"The older I get, the greater power I seem to have to help the world; I am like a snowball - the further I am rolled the more I gain"

- Susan B. Anthony

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This quote by Susan B. Anthony speaks with the idea that as we age, we gain more power and impact to assist the world. It is a metaphor comparing the speaker to a snowball, which grows larger and more effective as it is rolled down a hill. This is a pointer that the more experience and understanding we get, the more we can use it to help others. As we age, we become more knowledgeable about the world around us and the issues that need to be resolved. We can utilize our knowledge and experience to help those in need and make a positive effect on the world. This quote is a suggestion that age is not a limitation, but rather a source of strength and power.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Susan B. Anthony between February 15, 1820 and March 13, 1906. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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