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“ Henry Adams observes that John Hay has the ability to take the world as a whole rather than pulling it to pieces in criticism. He also observes that, in the routine of a stressful job, this perspective is challenged ”

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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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John Taliaferro Action Character Courage