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“Always do I recall the parting words uttered by my old governor: "My boy, never . . ." I won't set 'em down. I disregarded them fool-like and paid, and paid; had I a son I'd hand 'em on and ram 'em home. What fools we be when young. We fancy we be wise, forgetting that the old boys have graduated in the 'varsity of the world, the greatest 'varsity of all, and each day we should learn from they.”

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Robert Baden-Powell
Robert Baden-Powell

Robert Baden-Powell was a British writer best known for his contribution to the Scouting movement. Born on February 22, 1857, and passing away on January 8, 1941, Baden-Powell achieved recognition in military, literature, and social activities. His Scouting movement has influenced millions of young people worldwide. more

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