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Quote by Carl Schurz
Ideals are like stars: you will not succeed in touching them with

Ideals are like stars: you will not succeed in touching them with your hands, but like the seafaring man on the desert of waters, you choose them as your guides, and following them you reach your destiny. – Carl Schurz

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My country right or wrong; when right, to keep her right; when wrong, to put her right. – Carl Schurz

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From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests you cannot subvert your neighbors rights without striking a dangerous blow at your own. – Carl Schurz

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