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Nothing could be worse than the fear that one had given up too soon, and left one unexpended effort that might have saved the world.

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Jane Addams
Age: 74 †
Born: 1860
Born: September 6
Died: 1935
Died: June 21
Autobiographer
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Human Rights Activist
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Peace Activist
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