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Quote by George Francis Train

“Strange times are these, in which we live, forsooth ; When young and old are taught in Falsehood's school:– And the man who dares to tell the truth, Is called at once a lunatic and fool.”

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George Francis Train
George Francis Train

George Francis Train was an American entrepreneur known for his innovations in the field of rail and transportation. Born on March 24, 1829, and passing away on January 5, 1904, Train played a significant role in the expansion of railroads in the mid-19th century. He proposed many ideas about railroad transportation and efficiency. more

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