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We cannot restore integrity and morality to our society until each of us-singly and individually-takes responsibility for our actions.

Harry Emerson Fosdick

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Harry Emerson Fosdick
Age: 91 †
Born: 1878
Born: May 24
Died: 1969
Died: October 5
Author
Preacher
Theologian
Writer
Buffalo
New York
H. E. Fosdick
Integrity
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Individually
Cannot
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