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Words without actions are the assassins of idealism.


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It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of free speech. Immediately on attaining power each dictator has suppressed all free speech except his own.



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My country owes me nothing. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl, a chance. It gave me schooling, independence of action, opportunity for service and honor.



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Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men.



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