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We stand, as it were, on the shore, and see multitudes of our fellow beings struggling in the water, stretching forth their arms, sinking, drowning, and we are powerless to assist them.

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Felix Adler
Age: 81 †
Born: 1851
Born: August 13
Died: 1933
Died: April 24
Educator
Philosopher
Screenwriter
University Teacher
Madrid
Spain
Water
Fellow
Sinking
Forth
Stretching
Fellows
Drowning
Beings
Multitudes
Arms
Powerless
Struggle
Struggling
Stand
Shore
Suffering
Encouragement
Assist

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