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History and experience tell us that moral progress comes not in comfortable and complacent times, but out of trial and c
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"History and experience tell us that moral progress comes not in comfortable and complacent times, but out of trial and confusion"

- Gerald R. Ford

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Gerald R. Ford between July 14, 1913 and December 26, 2006. He/she was a famous President from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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