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As we are turning the scale with our sword now, so hereafter we must turn the scale with the moral power of America.
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gutenberg.orgCalvin Coolidge: “As we are turning the scale with our sword now, so hereafter we must turn the scale with the moral power of America.”
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This quote emphasizes the dual role of military and moral strength in shaping America's future impact.
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