Famous quote by Studs Terkel

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"We are the most powerful nation in the world, but we're not the only nation in the world. We are not the only people in the world. We are an important people, the wealthiest, the most powerful and, to a great extent, generous. But we are part of the world"

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This quote is written / told by Studs Terkel between May 16, 1912 and October 31, 2008. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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