Quote by Joshua Chamberlain

But we can hold our spirits and our bodies so pure and high, we may cherish such thoughts and such ideals, and dream such dreams of lofty purpose, that we can determine and know what manner of men we will be, whenever and wherever the hour strikes and calls to noble action.

But we can hold our spirits and our bodies so pure and high,

Summary

This quote is a call to live with integrity and uphold high moral standards. By keeping our spirits and bodies pure, we can nurture noble thoughts and ideals. It emphasizes the importance of dreaming and envisioning lofty purposes for ourselves. Ultimately, it suggests that by cultivating these qualities, we can have the clarity and determination to become the kind of individuals who are ready to answer the call of noble actions whenever and wherever they are needed.

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Dreams

By Joshua Chamberlain

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