The Victorian Age, for all its humbug, was a period of rapid progress, because men were dominated by hope rather than fear. If we are again to have progress, we must again be dominated by hope.
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- Author's profession: Philosopher
- Nationality: british
- Born: May 18, 1872
- Died: February 2, 1970
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