Quote #6
'Democracy is based upon the conviction that there are extraordinary possibilities in ordinary people. '
More from Harry Emerson Fosdick
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- 'A person wrapped up in himself makes a small package.'
- 'God is not a cosmic bell-boy for whom we can press a button to get things done.'
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- 'Hating people is like burning down your own house to get rid of a rat.'