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Quote by John Winthrop

“We must delight in each other, make others conditions our own, rejoice together, mourn together, labor and suffer together, always having before our eyes our commission and community in the work, our community as members of the same body.”

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John Winthrop

John Winthrop was a British politician and a significant figure in American history. Born on January 12, 1587, and died on March 26, 1649, he is best known for his leadership in the Puritan migration and the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. more

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Author:Karl Barth

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Book:Moloka'i: A Novel

Source: Moloka'i: A Novel

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