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“If evil is inevitable, how are the wicked accountable? Nay, why do we call men wicked at all? Evil is inevitable, but is also remediable.”

Quote by Horace Mann

Work

This book delves into the complexities of human thought, exploring profound questions about the nature of reality, the self, and the human condition. more

Author

Horace Mann, an American politician born on May 4, 1796 and died on August 2, 1859, played a significant role in the reform of American education and is known as the father of public education in the United States. more

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