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"Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you."
Will,

"Whoever feels predestined to see and not to believe will find all believers too noisy and pushy: he guards against them."
Will,

"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do."
Will,
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"When there were fears about the future of this nation's older cities... when a few of the cities teetered on the brink of bankruptcy, all eyes were focused on Chicago for contrast."

"If for no other reason than the energy crisis now facing this country, the federal government should be eager to become partners with us in rebuilding our city."

"But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved."

"City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference."

"In the days and months I spent walking through the various communities of this city, I found that Chicago did not work for everyone, however."

"If we are to succeed, we must recognize that the community redevelopment is not solely the rehabilitation of housing, or putting a mall in the business strips."

"But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive."

"As I visited the various neighborhoods in the campaign, I learned fast that it's a mistake to think that all of the wisdom and possible solutions to our problems are available only in this building."
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