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The Autobiography of Lincoln Steffens ...

This book offers an in-depth look into the personal and professional journey of Lincoln Steffens, detailing his influential career as a journalist and his role in shaping public discourse during a pivotal era in American history. more

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Lincoln Steffens
Lincoln Steffens

Lincoln Steffens was an American journalist and writer known for his critical reporting on American politics and social issues. His work had a profound impact on American social reform in the early 20th century. more

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“And an educated mind is nothing but the God-given mind of a child after his parents' and his grandparents' generation have got through molding it. We can't help teaching you; you will ask that of us; but we are prone to teach you what we know, and I am going, now and again, to warn you: Remember we really don't know anything. Keep your baby eyes (which are the eyes of genius) on what we don't know. That is your playground, bare and graveled, safe and unbreakable.”

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