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“It is time to stop talking so much about what kind of leaders we want, to give less lip service to what Washington or Wall Street or Hollywood should do, and to act a lot more like citizens who actually deserve freedom.”

Quote by Oliver DeMille

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Oliver DeMille is a renowned author born in 1968. His works cover a wide range of topics including education, leadership, and personal growth, which have been well-received by readers worldwide. more

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