And let me tell you, you boys of America, that there is no higher ins… — John Sergeant Wise

And let me tell you, you boys of America, that there is no higher inspiration to any man to be a good man, a good citizen, and a good son, brother, or father, than the knowledge that you come from honest blood.

John Sergeant WiseAuthor · American · 1846 – 1913

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