Quote by Mark Twain

Among the three or four million cradles now rocking in the land are some which this nation would preserve for ages as sacred things, if we could know which ones they are.

Among the three or four million cradles now rocking in the l

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This quote, by journalist and author Mark Twain, suggests that within the vast number of infants being born, there are a few individuals who possess great potential and the ability to make an indelible impact on society. Twain reflects on the desire to identify and nurture these special cradles if we could identify them, implying that these individuals should be recognized and supported for their exceptional qualities and future contributions to the nation.

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