“The inspiration of a noble cause involving human interests wide and far, enables men to do things they did not dream themselves capable of before, and which they were not capable of alone. The consciousness of belonging, vitally, to something beyond individuality; of being part of a personality that reaches we know not where, in space and time, greatens the heart to the limit of the souls ideal, and builds out the supreme character.”
Quote by Joshua Chamberlain
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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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