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Calvin Coolidge: Seemingly trifling events oft carry in their train great consequences.

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Seemingly trifling events oft carry in their train great consequences.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Coolidge reflects on how seemingly minor events can lead to significant outcomes.

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