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Woodrow Wilson: “But no matter who mined the gold, he coined it; the image and superscription are his.”

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But no matter who mined the gold, he coined it; the image and superscription are his.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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This quote underscores the idea that while ideas may come from various sources, the true value lies in how they are presented and utilized.

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