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They knew well the great secret of all statesmanship, that he that withstands the people on fit occasions is commonly the man who trusts them most and always in the end the man they trust most.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “They knew well the great secret of all statesmanship, that he that withstands the people on fit occasions is commonly…”
Editor's note · Context
This quote reflects Hoar's belief that true statesmanship involves both trusting the people and sometimes resisting their immediate desires.
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