Generations to come, it may well be, will scarce believe that such a man as this one ever in flesh and blood walked upon this Earth.

Summary

This quote suggests that the impact and greatness of the individual being referred to is so exceptional that future generations may find it hard to believe that such an extraordinary person actually existed. It implies that this person's accomplishments, qualities, or influence were so remarkable that their memory would seem almost mythical or legendary to future generations, as if they were a fictional character rather than a real human being.

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