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We tend to admire the people in our society who have accumulated such wealth as to seem somehow great.
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"We tend to admire the people in our society who have accumulated such wealth as to seem somehow great. But we shouldn't forget that it was the everyday working class man who made this country great"

- Armstrong Williams

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This quote by Armstrong Williams speaks to the value of recognizing the contributions of the working class in our society. He suggests that while we may appreciate those who have built up wealth, it is the daily working class guy who has actually really made this nation excellent. Williams is emphasizing the significance of acknowledging the effort and commitment of the working class, and how their efforts have actually been important to the success of our country. He is likewise recommending that we ought to not forget the contributions of the working class, which we ought to be grateful for their efforts. Williams is reminding us that it is the daily working class man who has made this country great, and that we should not forget their contributions.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Armstrong Williams somewhere between February 5, 1959 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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