Universalism as an ideal is as old as nay, is probably much more ancient than the Christian ideal.
“At college age, you can tell who is best at taking tests and going to school, but you can't tell who the best people are. That worries the hell out of me.”
“Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.”