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“I discovered early that the hardest thing to overcome is not a physical disability but the mental condition which it induces. The world, I found, has a way of taking a man pretty much at his own rating. If he permits his loss to make him embarrassed and apologetic, he will draw embarrassment from others. But if he gains his own respect, the respect of those around him comes easily.”

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Alexander P. de Seversky
Alexander P. de Seversky

Alexander P. de Seversky was a renowned aviator and aviation engineer. Born on June 7, 1894, and died on August 24, 1974, he is best known for his innovations and contributions to the field of aviation, particularly in the design of high-performance fighter aircraft. more

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