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  1. A quotation from Ben Franklin

    Strive to be the greatest Man in your Country, and you may be disappointed; Strive to be the best, and you may succeed: He may well win the race that runs by himself.

    Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
    Poor Richard (1747 ed.)

    More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/43…

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  2. A quotation from Franklin Roosevelt

    Too many who prate about saving democracy are really only interested in saving things as they were. Democracy should concern itself also with things as they should be.

    Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945) American lawyer, politician, statesman, US President (1933-1945)
    Radio Broadcast (1938-11-04), “The Election of Liberals”

    Sourcing / notes: wist.info/roosevelt-franklin-d…

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  3. A quotation from Roosevelt, Franklin Delano:

    «
    Too many who prate about saving democracy are really only interested in saving things as they were. Democracy should concern itself also with things as they should be.
    »

    Full quote, sourcing, notes:
    wist.info/roosevelt-franklin-d

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