The great corrupter of public man is the ego. Looking at...

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The great corrupter of public man is the ego. Looking at the mirror distracts one's attention from the problem.

Quote by Dean Acheson about attention, public, man.

Dean Acheson

Dean Acheson 1893-1971, american Statesman

Was born on: 11 apr 1893.
Died on 12 oct 1971, at 78 years old.

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