How long will men tolerate this state of relative dishonor, knowing that their ancestors were stronger men, harder men, more courageous men- and knowing that this heritage of strength survives in them, but that their own potential for manly virtue, for glory, for honor, will be wasted? (Jack Donovan)

How long will men tolerate this state of relative dishonor, knowing that their ancestors were stronger men, harder men, more courageous men- and knowing that this heritage of strength survives in them, but that their own potential for manly virtue, for glory, for honor, will be wasted?

Jack Donovan

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