The future is of our own making - and (for me) the most striking characteristic of the century is just that development, that maturing of our consciousness which should open our eyes to that truth. (Joseph Conrad)

The future is of our own making - and (for me) the most striking characteristic of the century is just that development, that maturing of our consciousness which should open our eyes to that truth.

Joseph Conrad

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