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Written words blend into memorable unforgotten causes repeated and recalled as history falls to human flaws dark, hidden truths of hopes and promise in actions taken without compromise. What were these words so unforgettable? Some battle cry for truth and justice incredible? Yes and more, let's never forget the lessons teaching history must change our very essence. We have nothing to fear but fear itself? (FDR) We would like to live as we once lived, but history will not permit it. (JFK) Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn, as if you were to live forever. (Gandhi) I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.” (MLK)

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