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The attacks of September 11 - and subsequent acts of terror from L

The attacks of September 11 – and subsequent acts of terror from London to Madrid to Fort Hood, Texas – embody the most repulsive of human instincts, the will to power at the price of the lives of others. – Jon Meacham

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A wise nation should cultivate a political spirit that allows opponents to cooperate without fearing an automatic execution from their core supporters. Who knew that the real rogues in American politics would be the ones who dare to get along? – Jon Meacham

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Politics
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Jon Meacham
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The middle class, one of the great achievements in history, is becoming more of a relic than a reality. – Jon Meacham

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History
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Jon Meacham
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A lot of people, including business leaders, think the future belongs to China. Globalization is not a zero-sum game, but we need to hone our skills to stay in play. – Jon Meacham

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Business
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A mans true state of power and riches is to be in himself. – Henry Ward Beecher

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power

A major power can afford a military debacle only when it looks like a political victory. – Friedrich Durrenmatt

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power

An alliance with a powerful person is never safe. – Phaedrus

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power

A great power has to have the discipline not only to go when necessary but to know when not to go. Getting involved in ethnic, religious civil wars is a recipe for disaster. – John Kasich

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power

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Being out and about talking to residents and representing their views is, in my view, as important to politics as the grandstanding that takes place in Westminster. – Lucy Powell

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One must have a good memory to be able to keep the promises that one makes. – Friedrich Nietzsche

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Promises

He that flatters you more than you desire either has deceived you or wishes to deceive. – Italian Proverb

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I never threatened him and no Syrian intelligence officer has ever pointed a gun to his head. – Rafik Hariri

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Intelligence