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The American economic, political, and social organization has given to its citizens the benefits of material prosperity, political liberty, and a wholesome natural equality; and this achievement is a gain, not only to Americans, but to the world and to civilization. ↗

— Herbert Croly

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The Constitution was the expression not only of a political faith, but also of political fears. It was wrought both as the organ of the national interest and as the bulwark of certain individual and local rights. ↗

— Herbert Croly

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The only fruitful promise of which the life of any individual or any nation can be possessed, is a promise determined by an ideal. ↗

— Herbert Croly

#determined #fruitful #ideal #individual #life

Unless the great majority of Americans not only have, but believe they have, a fair chance, the better American future will be dangerously compromised. ↗

— Herbert Croly

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Our job is only to hold up the mirror - to tell and show the public what has happened. ↗

— Walter Cronkite

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A modern civilization is only possible when it is accepted that singular beings exist and express themselves freely. ↗

— Tahar Ben Jelloun

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I like the fact you can spend two hours setting up a scene that will only last a couple of seconds. And I like just sitting around and dozing between scenes! ↗

— Mackenzie Crook

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My son thinks I'm hilarious, but he's only 1. ↗

— Mackenzie Crook

#i #only #son #thinks

The only thing I wasn't prepared for was being everywhere all at the same time. ↗

— Justin Timberlake

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I've only been making records since 1991. When you look at the long-standing careers of people like Joni, it's not very long! ↗

— Sheryl Crow

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