Theodore Hesburgh Quotes

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Theodore Hesburgh was an American clergyman and educator born on May 25, 1917. He served as the president of the University of Notre Dame for 35 years and was known for his commitment to education and social justice. Hesburgh was a prominent advocate for civil rights and played a significant role in various national issues. His leadership and dedication to higher education have left a lasting legacy, and he is remembered as a respected figure in academia and public service.

"Voting is a civic sacrament."

"Voting is a civic sacrament."

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"It is easier to exemplify values than teach them."

"It is easier to exemplify values than teach them."

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"All of us are experts at practicing virtue at a distance."

"All of us are experts at practicing virtue at a distance."

Virtue, Experts

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"The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet."

"The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet."

Leadership, Vision

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"The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother."

"The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother."

Love, Mother, Father, Children

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