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“Some defeats are only installments to victory.”

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Jacob August Riis

Jacob August Riis was a renowned journalist and social reformer. Born on May 3, 1849, and died on May 26, 1914, Riis is best known for his in-depth reporting on the living conditions in the slums of New York City. His work, 'How the Other Half Lives,' had a profound impact on urban reform movements. more

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Book:Wit and Wisdom of Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore: Being a Treasury of Over Ten Thousand Invaluable and Inspiring Thoughts, Views, and Obervations on about Eight Hundred Subjects of Popular Interest, Collected from the Speeches and Writings of These Three Great Leaders of Modern India

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