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“Character is doing the right thing when nobody's looking. There are too many people who think that the only thing that's right is to get by, and the only thing that's wrong is to get caught.”

Quote by J. C. Watts

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J. C. Watts is a former U.S. Representative from Alabama, born on November 18, 1957. He has had a significant impact in political and public affairs, particularly in the areas of economic and community development during his political career. more

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