Adlai Stevenson: “There is, perhaps, no reputation that can be achieved amongst men that…”

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There is, perhaps, no reputation that can be achieved amongst men that is so transitory, so evanescent, as that of a great advocate.

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Adlai Stevenson

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This quote discusses the ephemeral nature of a great advocate's reputation, highlighting the challenges of lasting recognition.

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