“The great corrupter of public men is the ego - corrupter because distracter. Wealth, sensuality, power cannot hold a candle to it. Looking in the mirror distracts one's attention from the problem.”
Quote by Dean Acheson
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Dean Acheson
Former United States Secretary of State, politician, and foreign policy maker. He served as the 52nd Secretary of State from 1949 to 1953. He played a significant role in the early Cold War, particularly in shaping U.S. policy towards Europe. more
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