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Woodrow Wilson: “Do they make his hand any steadier on the plough, or his purpose any clearer with reference to the duties of the moment?”

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Do they make his hand any steadier on the plough, or his purpose any clearer with reference to the duties of the moment?
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Wilson emphasizes the importance of clarity of purpose in fulfilling one's duties.

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