Capacity Quote by Gustav Stresemann

“As a confirmed individualist I certainly do not wish to underrate the influence of the individual, for the masses do not lead the individual; rather, in the individual is vested the capacity to lead the masses.” quote by Gustav Stresemann — Download Open image

“As a confirmed individualist I certainly do not wish to underrate the influence of the individual, for the masses do not lead the individual; rather, in the individual is vested the capacity to lead the masses.”

Gustav Stresemann

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