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Entertaining these opinions of the course to be pursued, I beg of gentlemen to look at the question, as I have done, in
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"Entertaining these opinions of the course to be pursued, I beg of gentlemen to look at the question, as I have done, in a calm review of facts and of principles"

- Caleb Cushing

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In this quote, Caleb Cushing is asking people to look at the issue at hand objectively and rationally. He is recommending that individuals should think about the facts and principles of the circumstance before forming a viewpoint. He is likewise suggesting that people need to take a step back and take a look at the concern from a more neutral point of view, instead of letting their emotions or predispositions cloud their judgement. Cushing is stressing the significance of looking at the realities and principles of the circumstance prior to forming an opinion, and he is asking individuals to be open-minded and consider all sides of the problem. He is likewise recommending that people need to take a more measured technique to the concern, instead of leaping to conclusions. By doing this, Cushing is motivating people to believe seriously and make informed choices.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Caleb Cushing between January 17, 1800 and January 2, 1879. He/she was a famous Diplomat from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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