Practice rather than preach... by Alexander Haig, an American Public Servant

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“Practice rather than preach. Make of your life an affirmation, defined by your ideals, not the negation of others. Dare to the level of your capability then go beyond to a higher level.”

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Alexander Haig

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Name: Alexander Haig

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Dec 2, 1924

Date of Death: Feb 20, 2010

Profession: Public Servant

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