"Never assume that people in positions of responsibility……" — David McCullough

"Never assume that people in positions of responsibility are behaving responsibly."

— David McCullough

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96 Quotes by David McCullough

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There is only one person who can measure your success. That person is you.
Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.
Washington had performed his role to perfection. It was no enough that a leader look the part; by Washington's rules,…
In fact, it was the largest expeditionary force of the 18th century. The largest, most powerful force ever set forth…
The first of all qualities of a general is courage.
Washington was a man of exceptional, almost excessive self-command, rarely permitting himself any show of discouragement or despair.
The preparations were elaborate and mammoth in scale, and Washington threw himself into the effort, demanding that not an hour…
They must be cool but determined...he threatened instant death to any man who showed cowardice.
To this noble end the delegates had pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.
...Had proven himself a leader of remarkable ability, a man not only of enterprising ideas, but with the staying power…
We must not think of learning as only what happens in schools. It is an extended part of life. The…
Freedom is found through the portals of our nation's libraries.

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You can never guess or assume what anyone is going to think. — J. J. Abrams
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The first mistake of art is to assume that it's serious. — Lester Bangs
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Never assume that the guy understands that you and he have a relationship. — Dave Barry
Married couples who work together to build and maintain a business assume broad responsibilities. Not only is their work important… — Melissa Bean
Children who assume adult responsibilities feel old when they're young. — Martha Beck
All too often arrogance accompanies strength, and we must never assume that justice is on the side of the strong.… — Theodore Bikel
All of the people who are using their BlackBerries or their iPhones, Facebook, all of the people who are sitting… — Tony Abbott
Globalisation means many other countries are asserting themselves and trying to take over leadership. Please don't ask Americans to let… — Buzz Aldrin

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