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For a human character to reveal truly exceptional qualities, one must have the good fortune to be able to observe its performance over many years. If this performance is devoid of all egoism, if its guiding motive is unparalleled generosity, if it is absolutely certain that there is no thought of recompense and that, in addition, it has left its visible mark upon the earth, then there can be no mistake.
— Jean Giono
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I've lived history. I've made history, and I know I'll have my place in history. That's not egoism.
— John Diefenbaker
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