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“ I like to introduce myself, because THEN I can get in all the facts. The usually self-deprecating John Hay on the ironic formality of signing his own commission as Secretary of State. ”

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John Hay on Lincoln: He always worked with things as they were, while never relinquishing the desire to make them better.

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John Taliaferro Goal Setting Leadership Optimism Pragmatism

John Hay indicates that dealing with people directly as a holder of political office requires a stronger heart and a more obedient nervous system than I possess.

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John Taliaferro Emotion Leadership Patience Self Discipline

Good luck belongs to those who know how and are not afraid. John Hay to President Theodore Roosevelt

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John Taliaferro Competence Courage Expertise Professionalism

Behind those thick glasses (of TR's) was a man who did not blink.

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