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The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but

The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there. – John Buchan

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There may be Peace without Joy, and Joy without Peace, but the two combined make Happiness. – John Buchan

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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. – John Buchan

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Civilization is a conspiracy. Modern life is the silent compact of comfortable folk to keep up pretences. – John Buchan

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