"Every great institution is the lengthened shadow..." - Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Every great institution is the lengthened shadow of a single man. His character determines the character of the organization.
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“When a man thinks happily, he finds no foot-track in the field he traverses. All spontaneous thought is irrespective of all else.”
“Any extraordinary degree of beauty in man or woman involves a moral charm.”
“The terrors of the child are quite reasonable, and add to his loveliness; for his utter ignorance and weakness, and his enchanting indignation on such a small basis of capital compel every bystander to take his part.”
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“Should I become President...I will not risk American lives...by permitting any other nation to drag us into the wrong war at the wrong place at the wrong time through an unwise commitment that is unwise militarily, unnecessary to our security and unsupported by our allies.”
“I'm not just a candidate, I'm the President”
“To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy.”