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“What is the commonest, and yet the least remembered form of heroism? The heroism of an average mother. Ah! when I think of that broad fact I gather hope again for poor humanity, and this dark world looks bright, this diseased world looks wholesome to me once more, because, whatever else it is or is not full of, it is at least full of mothers.”

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Charles Kingsley
Charles Kingsley

Charles Kingsley was a British professor, born on June 12, 1819, and died on January 23, 1875. He is known for his contributions to literature and education. more

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