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Of course, in a republic it can be claimed for no man that he controlled the course of history.
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Hoar reflects on the nature of historical influence in a republic, emphasizing collective action.
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It is utterly impossible for me to support the Buffalo nomination.
But, as I have already said, when the time came, he always subordinated his own desire to what he deemed the welfare of the public.
As it is, the jetties have been of great value and well worth their cost.
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