Your days are short here; this is the last of your... -Adlai Stevenson II

Your days are short here; this is the last of your springs. And now in the serenity and quiet of this lovely place, touch the depths of truth, feel the hem of Heaven. You will go away with old, good friends. And don't forget when you leave why you came.

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Adlai Stevenson II was an American lawyer, diplomat, and politician. He served as the Governor of Illinois and was the Democratic Party's nominee for President in the 1952 and 1956 elections. Stevenson's intellect, eloquence, and progressive ideals made him a prominent figure in American politics during the mid-20th century.

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