As in religion, so in politics, it is faith, and not despondency…

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As in religion, so in politics, it is faith, and not despondency, that overcomes mountains and scales the heavens.

William Seward

1863

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Seward, William. Speech on election eve. c. 1863, Washington, DC, USA.

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