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“Better to have your enemies inside your tent pissing out, then to have them outside your tent pissing in.”

Quote by Doris Kearns Goodwin

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Doris Kearns Goodwin

Doris Kearns Goodwin is an accomplished American historian and author, renowned for her biographies of U.S. presidents. Born on January 4, 1943, she has made significant contributions to the field of history through her in-depth research and engaging storytelling. more

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