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Calvin Coolidge: “In wisdom great, but in humility greater, in justice strong, but in compassion stronger, he became a leader of men by…”

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In wisdom great, but in humility greater, in justice strong, but in compassion stronger, he became a leader of men by being a follower of the truth.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Coolidge describes the qualities that made a great leader, emphasizing the balance of wisdom, humility, justice, and compassion.

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