Quote by Ronald Reagan, Ronald Reagan Lib

In my eighty years, I prefer to call that the forty-first anniversary of my thirty ninth birthday, I've seen what men can do for each other and do to each other, I've seen war and peace, feast and famine, depression and prosperity, sickness and health. I've seen the depth of suffering and the peaks of triumph and I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph and that there is purpose and worth to each and every life.the last portion of this quote is inscribed on his gravestonehttp://www.planbproductions.com/postnobills/reagan1.html

In my eighty years, I prefer to call that the forty-first an

Summary

This quote reflects the wisdom gained by someone who has witnessed the various facets of human existence over many years. Despite experiencing war, suffering, and the extremes of life, the individual believes in the inherent goodness of mankind. They affirm that righteousness will inevitably succeed, and every person's life holds significance and value. It is a hopeful and optimistic view, epitomized by the fact that the concluding part of this quote has been immortalized on their gravestone, signifying the enduring belief in the potential for goodness and purpose in human lives.

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By Ronald Reagan, Ronald Reagan Lib

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