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Now that the struggle is over, I believe that we may look to this instability as the source of energy from which we may expect great accomplishments in art and science.
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The speaker sees past instability not only as a difficulty but also as a source of energy. With the struggle over, that energy may be directed toward achieving important things in art and science. The quote expresses hope that a turbulent period can lead to creative and intellectual accomplishment.
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