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The skill of the physician, the divine eloquence of the clergyman, the courage of the soldier, that which we call character in all men, are not matters of hire and salary.
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gutenberg.orgCalvin Coolidge: “The skill of the physician, the divine eloquence of the clergyman, the courage of the soldier, that which we call…”
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Coolidge highlights that true character and skill in professions are not determined by financial compensation.
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