Never let yourself be persuaded that any one Great Man, any one leader, is necessary to the salvation of America. When America consists of one leader and 158 million followers, it will no longer be America.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
About This Quote

This quote is both funny and relevant. The main point of the quote is that the greatness of America rests in the individual. It says that it is not necessary to have one Great Man or even many great men in order for America to be great. If many great men are not necessary, then how can it be possible for America to be great? The answer to this question is that it cannot be done unless all people make the effort to make America great.

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