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I cannot afford to be a candidate unless I expect to succeed.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “I cannot afford to be a candidate unless I expect to succeed.”
Editor's note · Context
Sherman states his belief that he cannot run for office unless he feels he can win.
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