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Presidents quickly realize that while a single act might destroy the world they live in, no one single decision can make
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"Presidents quickly realize that while a single act might destroy the world they live in, no one single decision can make life suddenly better or can turn history around for the good"

- Lyndon B. Johnson

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This quote by Lyndon B. Johnson talks to the power as well as restrictions of the presidency. Head of states have the power to choose that can have an extensive effect on the world, for better or for worse. Nevertheless, no solitary decision can make life instantly much better or transform background around for the great. This is due to the fact that the world is a complex system, as well as the results of any kind of one choice can be unforeseeable as well as significant. It is essential for head of states to recognize the power of their decisions, and also to recognize that while a solitary act could destroy the world they reside in, nobody solitary choice can make life unexpectedly better or can turn background around for the excellent.

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Lyndon B. Johnson This quote is written / told by Lyndon B. Johnson between August 27, 1908 and January 22, 1973. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 69 other quotes.

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