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“A politician thinks of the next election; a statement of the next generation. A politician looks for the success of his party; a statesman for that of his country. The statesman wishes to steer, while the politician is satisfied to drift.”

Quote by James Freeman Clarke

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James Freeman Clarke

James Freeman Clarke was an American Unitarian minister, philosopher, and author known for his works on ethics, philosophy, and religion. Born on April 4, 1810, in Littleton, Massachusetts, he passed away on June 8, 1888. more

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