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In victory or defeat, in office or out, he was true to his own self and to his ideals.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “In victory or defeat, in office or out, he was true to his own self and to his ideals.”
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This quote highlights the integrity and ideals of a political figure, regardless of their success or failure.
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