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Lack of consistency is a weakness shared by all nations.

Nations have always good reasons for being what they are, and the best of all is that they cannot be otherwise.

Nations have their ego, just like individuals.

History shows that nations are more fragile than their citizens think. No nation in history has survived the ravages of time.

Tolerance it a tremendous virtue, but the immediate neighbors of tolerance are apathy and weakness.

I know my country has not perfected itself. At times, we've struggled to keep the promise of liberty and equality for all of our people. We've made our share of mistakes, and there are times when our actions around the world have not lived up to our best intentions.

Nations have come under the control of haters and fools.

I am not blind to the shortcomings of our own people.

Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars.

Everyone is flawed and everyone makes mistakes and is culpable.