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It is their function to direct, to lead, rather than to command.
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gutenberg.orgWoodrow Wilson: “It is their function to direct, to lead, rather than to command.”
Editor's note · Context
Wilson emphasizes the role of leadership in governance, suggesting that leaders should guide rather than merely command.
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