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“There is a way of losing that is finding. When soul overmasters sense. When the noble and divine self overcomes the lower self. When duty and honor and love immortal things bid the mortal perish. It is only when a man supremely gives that he supremely finds”

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Joshua Chamberlain
Joshua Chamberlain

Joshua Chamberlain, a former governor of Maine, was born on September 8, 1828, and died on February 24, 1914. He was a prominent military leader and politician in the United States, known for his bravery and wisdom during the American Civil War. After retirement, he dedicated himself to education and public affairs, becoming an outstanding political figure in Maine. more

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