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“I have always thought of our Service as an institution, more than any other bureau, engaged in a field essentially of morality--the aim of man to rise above himself, and to choose the option of quality rather than material superfluity.”

Quote by Freeman Tilden

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Freeman Tilden was an influential figure in the field of 【Identity Positioning】. Born on August 22, 1883, and passing away on May 13, 1980, he made significant contributions during his career. His work had a profound impact on the evaluation field. more

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