Forming characters! Whose? Our own or others? Both. And in that momentous fact lies the peril and responsibility of our existence.

About Elihu Burritt

Elihu Burritt (December 8, 1810 – March 6, 1879) was an American diplomat, philanthropist, social activist, and blacksmith. He was also a prolific lecturer, journalist and writer who traveled widely in the United States and Europe.

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