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On the recordMarch 23, 2015
Abraham Lincoln once said if he was given an hour to split a cord of wood, he would spend the first 15 minutes sharpening his axe.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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King emphasizes the importance of preparation in decision-making.

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