"Don't you make this mistake. The next hundred years will present
more opportunities for distinction than the past, for our country
now contains only forty millions of people, which will probably
double every thirty-three years, so that if you live to three
score years and ten you will be a citizen of a republic of two
hundred millions of people. Now, all changes are attended by
conflict of mind or of arms, and you may rest easy that there will
be plenty for you to do, and plenty of honor and fame if you want
them. The true rule of life is to prepare in advance, so as to be
ready for the opportunity when it presents itself.
"I surely hope you will grow in strength and knowledge, and do a
full man's share in building up the future of this country, which
your fathers have prepared for you.
"Truly your friend,
"W.T. SHERMAN, General."
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