Every country that aspires to become a nation needs its heroes, its eminent civic and moral leaders, and if… — Rosario Ferré
Every country that aspires to become a nation needs its heroes, its eminent civic and moral leaders, and if it doesn't have them, it's our duty to invent them. ("Sweet Diamond Dust")
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