We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage.
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT
William Howard Taft on courage
William Howard Taft80 quotes“We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage.”
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William Howard TaftWilliam Howard Taft What I am anxious to do is to secure my legislation…. What I want to do is to get through that, and if I can point to a record of usefulness of that kind, I am entirely willing to quit office.
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