“Those who will may raise monuments of marble to perpetuate the fame of heroes. Those who will may build memorial halls to remind those who shall gather there in after times what manhood could do and dare for right, and what high examples of virtue and valor have gone before them. But let us make our offering to the ever-living soul. Let us build our benefactions in the ever-growing heart, that they shall live and rise and spread in blessing beyond our sight, beyond the ken of man and beyond the touch of time.”
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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