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The men who have guided the destiny of the United States have found the strength for their tasks by going to their knees. This private unity of public men and their God is an enduring source of reassurance for the people of America. ↗

— Lyndon B. Johnson

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The moon and other celestial bodies should be free for exploration and use by all countries. No country should be permitted to advance a claim of sovereignty. ↗

— Lyndon B. Johnson

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This is a moment that I deeply wish my parents could have lived to share. My father would have enjoyed what you have so generously said of me-and my mother would have believed it. ↗

— Lyndon B. Johnson

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From the middle of life onward, only he remains vitally alive who is ready to die with life. ↗

— Samuel Johnson

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When I was a boy we didn't wake up with Vietnam and have Cyprus for lunch and the Congo for dinner. ↗

— Lyndon B. Johnson

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When things haven't gone well for you, call in a secretary or a staff man and chew him out. You will sleep better and they will appreciate the attention. ↗

— Lyndon B. Johnson

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You've got to work things out in the cloakroom, and when you've got them worked out, you can debate a little before you vote. ↗

— Lyndon B. Johnson

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The important thing is this Just because I'm doing well doesn't mean that they're going to do well if they get HIV. A lot of people have died since I have announced. This disease is not going anywhere. ↗

— Magic Johnson

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I wanted to do two things when I was growing up, about your age. I wanted to play in the NBA, and I wanted to be a businessman after my basketball career was over, and that is what I am doing now. ↗

— Magic Johnson

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If somebody says no to you, or if you get cut, Michael Jordan was cut his first year, but he came back and he was the best ever. That is what you have to have. The attitude that I'm going to show everybody, I'm going to work hard to get better and better. ↗

— Magic Johnson

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