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The history of man has just begun: in the aeons which lie before him lie limitless hope… — Learned Hand

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The history of man has just begun: in the aeons which lie before him lie limitless hope or limitless despair. The choice is his; the present choice is ours. It is worth the trial.

Learned Hand
1945
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The futureProgressThe human condition
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1945
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Learned Hand
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Hand, Learned. "A Pledge of Allegiance." I Am An American Day. 20 May 1945, Central Park, New York City, NY, USA.

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