Quote by Lincoln Steffens

So youve been over into Russia? said Bernard Baruch, and I answered very literally, I have been over into the future and it works.

So youve been over into Russia? said Bernard Baruch, and I a

Summary

In this quote, Bernard Baruch asks if the speaker has been to Russia, to which the speaker responds metaphorically by saying they have been to the future and it functions successfully. The quote suggests that the speaker has experienced a positive glimpse of the future, implying that they have witnessed progress or advancements that give them confidence in the future's potential. It can be interpreted as a statement of optimism and assurance in the prospect of a better tomorrow.

By Lincoln Steffens

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