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Edward Everett Hale

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Edward Everett Hale (April 3, 1822–1909) was an American author and Unitarian clergyman. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and graduated from Harvard in 1839.

Hale was a prominent promoter of Chautauqua circles and "Lend-a-Hand" clubs.

Writings

His famous short novel, The Man without a Country, was published anonymously in the Atlantic Monthly in 1863. It was intended to inspire patriotism during the American Civil War.

Quote

I am one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do.