I believe with all my heart that if a man…

I believe with all my heart that if a man is to give of his best he must live the fundamental life of an ordinary man. One cannot hide behind a title or a position or a throne. One can be proud of one’s responsibilities, just as I am, but one cannot use titles or position as a shield.

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