“If you see ten troubles coming down the road, you can be sure that nine will run into the ditch before they re…”

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If you see ten troubles coming down the road, you can be sure that nine will run into the ditch before they reach you.

— Calvin Coolidge

U.S. President

Book Title – The Philosophy Of Vision: Thoughts Of The Best Political Minds – Get the book

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