A Quote by Jessamyn West

Being consistent meant not departing from convictions already formulated; being a leader meant making other persons accept these convictions. It was a narrow track, and a one-way, but a person might travel a considerable distance on it. A number of dictators have.

Jessamyn West

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Jessamyn West
American - Author
July 18, 1902 - February 23, 1984

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