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The quote suggests that some influence from the early Puritans still shapes American culture. That influence may show up in a tendency to believe in starting over and making a new beginning.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is attributed to Nancy Gibbs.
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About Nancy Gibbs
American essayist, speaker, and presidential historian
Nancy Reid Gibbs is an American essayist, speaker, and presidential historian. She is known for writing and speaking on American public life, with a particular focus on the presidency. Her work combines essay writing with public commentary and historical analysis. As a presidential historian, she studies the office and its place in American history, and her writing often reflects that interest in politics and leadership.
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