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Quote★★★★

I don’t know who my grandfather was; I am concerned to know what his grandson will be.

— Abraham Lincoln

The point

One's legacy matters more than one's ancestry.

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Adults
To tell aloud
under a minute · 17 words
Subjects
LegacyCharacterResponsibilityGrandchildrenGrandparents

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