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“Surely part of the moral meaning of representative government is that the representatives from all parts of a vast nation coming together in a great mosaic not only represent the interests and visions of their respective localities but also then learn from each other, affect each other, reason together, diminish their respective provincialisms, and shape something nearer to the common good.”

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Book:Lincoln's Virtues: An Ethical Biography
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Lincoln's Virtues: An Ethical Biography

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William Lee Miller

William Lee Miller, born on April 21, 1926, and passed away on May 27, 2012, was a renowned figure in the United States. The exact profession or category of his career is unknown, but he made significant achievements throughout his life. more

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