When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job to do, we want an uncommon engineer, and when we are at war, we want an uncommon general. It is only when we get into politics that we are satisfied with the common man.
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"When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job to do, we want an uncommon engineer, and when we are at war, we want an uncommon general. It is only when we get into politics that we are satisfied with the common man." — Herbert Hoover #politicsgovernment #warpeace
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When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job to do, we want an uncommon engineer, and when we are at war, we want an uncommon general. It is only when we get into politics that we are satisfied with the common man. — Herbert Hoover
About Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover was a President from United States (1874–1964).
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Who said "When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job t…"?
This quote is attributed to Herbert Hoover, a President from United States.
When did Herbert Hoover live?
Herbert Hoover lived from 1874 – 1964.
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