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"“The Church, particularly after the terminal crisis of the Western Empire in the early fifth century, became a safer prospect than the increasingly failing civil service for those aspiring to serve or direct their communities; often Roman noblemen would become bishops because they saw the office as the only way to protect what survived of the world they loved.”" — 20 hours, 45 min ago
"“The Church, particularly after the terminal crisis of the Western Empire in the early fifth century, became a safer prospect than the increasingly failing civil service for those aspiring to serve or direct their communities; often Roman noblemen would become bishops because they saw the office as the only way to protect what survived of the world they loved.”" — 20 hours, 45 min ago
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"About a quarter of the way through the audiobook, and my love for Grant is reaffirmed each day. A rare ‘Great Man’ who was also a *good* man.
His failures and personal struggles, which lasted until his 40s at the start of the Civil War, are genuinely moving and, I think, especially inspiring for those of us who have failed at many pursuits. Grant should be one of the patron saints of late bloomers everywhere!" — Aug 18, 2026 03:40PM
"About a quarter of the way through the audiobook, and my love for Grant is reaffirmed each day. A rare ‘Great Man’ who was also a *good* man.
His failures and personal struggles, which lasted until his 40s at the start of the Civil War, are genuinely moving and, I think, especially inspiring for those of us who have failed at many pursuits. Grant should be one of the patron saints of late bloomers everywhere!" — Aug 18, 2026 03:40PM
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