The creation of a nation stretching along the Atlantic seaboard was of importance in itself, but the importance was immensely increased when once it was decided that the nation should cover a region larger than all Europe.
This statement highlights the significance of the United States as a vast nation compared to Europe.
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The man who does nothing cuts the same sordid figure in the pages of history, whether he be cynic, or fop, or voluptuary.
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The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood.
I will accept the nomination for President if it is tendered to me, and I will adhere to this decision until the convention has expressed its preference.
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