"We are all inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others by their acts."
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Quoted by Harold Nicolson in his biography Dwight Morrow (1935), p. 50-51
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Dwight Morrow
Dwight Whitney Morrow (January 11, 1873 – October 5, 1931) was an American businessman, politician, attorney, and diplomat. He served as United States Ambassador to Mexico and later was elected to the United States Senate.
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