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Quote by James Buchanan
The test of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but

The test of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there. – James Buchanan

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To avoid entangling alliances has been a maxim of our policy ever since the days of Washington, and its wisdom no one will attempt to dispute. – James Buchanan

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