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Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes: Every great institution is the lengthened shadow of a single man. His character determines the character of the organization.
         

Every great institution is the lengthened shadow of a single man. His character determines the character of the organization.


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Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.



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A man's growth is seen in the successive choirs of his friends.



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When a man is pushed, tormented, defeated, he has a chance to learn something.



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This page presents the quote "Every great institution is the lengthened shadow of a single man. His character determines the character of the organization.". Author of this quote is Ralph Waldo Emerson. This quote is about integrity, single man, character, organization, honesty, shadow, teamwork,.