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As man slowly pulls himself out of that gigantic wreck and recovers consciousness, he begins to realize that speed is not necessarily progress.
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James Beck
Republican · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Beck emphasizes the importance of recognizing that speed does not equate to true progress.

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