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Quote by Egerton Ryerson
We must be up and doing while it is called to-day. It is the right time.
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The quote urges prompt action. “While it is called to-day” means that the present moment is available, so we should not delay. “Up and doing” adds a sense of practical effort: the right time to begin is now, while the opportunity is here.
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- The Story of My Life, by Egerton Ryerson (Project Gutenberg)
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- Official Statement
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