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Our American story, for generations, is of a people who seek to move forward. A people who look at a mountain and worry
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"Our American story, for generations, is of a people who seek to move forward. A people who look at a mountain and worry not about the tough climb ahead, but dream about the view from the summit"

- Bill Owens

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The quote stresses the American frame of mind of development as well as durability. It recommends that the American people have traditionally been a team of people who are not frightened by intimidating obstacles, yet rather are influenced by the possibilities they present. The metaphor of climbing a hill highlights the suggestion that Americans are not inhibited by tough obstacles, yet rather, they utilize them as inspiration to reach new elevations. The focus on the "sight from the summit" recommends that it is not just about reaching the top, however additionally concerning the journey and the rewards that come with it. The idea of moving forward and continually striving for renovation is what specifies the American tale.

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Bill Owens This quote is written / told by Bill Owens somewhere between October 22, 1950 and today. He was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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