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The legislator or ruler who has the wisdom and magnanimity to retrace his steps when convinced of error will sooner or later be rewarded with the respect and gratitude of an intelligent and patriotic people.
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Johnson advocates for the importance of humility and the willingness to correct one's mistakes in leadership.
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