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Adlai Stevenson: “In the presence of such majestic power we can only stand awed and silent.”

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In the presence of such majestic power we can only stand awed and silent.
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Adlai Stevenson

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This quote captures the awe inspired by great power, suggesting a reverence for its magnitude.

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