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In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. ↗

— Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Somehow, the things my mother wanted to do, the release in evangelism she sought with such frenzy, were transferred to me. ↗

— Ethel Waters

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The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and wealth may seek us, but wisdom must be sought. ↗

— Edward Young

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In the summer of 1776 our Founding Fathers sought to secure our independence and the liberties that remain the foundation of our nation today. ↗

— Doc Hastings

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Convinced that behavior and conduct are every bit as important as skills and expertise, I sought to build the firm into an enduring, values-based institution. ↗

— Marvin Bower

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Whatever fame came did so not because I sought it. ↗

— Jo Stafford

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Count no day lost in which you waited your turn, took only your share and sought advantage over no one. ↗

— Robert Brault

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Industry, thrift and self-control are not sought because they create wealth, but because they create character. ↗

— Calvin Coolidge

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We must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. ↗

— Dwight D. Eisenhower

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The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well, and doing well whatever you do without thought of fame. If it comes at all it will come because it is deserved, not because it is sought after. ↗

— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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