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“It is hard to work for years with pure motives, and all the time be looked upon by most of those to whom our lives are devoted as having some sinister object in view.”

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David Livingstone

David Livingstone, born on March 19, 1813, in Scotland, was a renowned missionary, explorer, and geographer. He dedicated his life to missionary work in Africa and conducted numerous expeditions, making significant contributions to the study of African geography and culture. more

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