Quote by Richard Milhous Nixon

The average American is just like the child in the family. You give him some responsibility and he is going to amount to something. He is going to do something. If, on the other hand, you make him completely dependent and pamper him and cater to him too much, you are going to make him soft, spoiled and eventually a very weak individual.

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Summary

This quote highlights the importance of personal responsibility and self-reliance in American society. It suggests that when individuals are given opportunities and responsibilities, they have the potential to achieve something significant. However, if they become overly dependent and coddled, they will lose their resilience and strength, becoming weak and ineffective. The quote implies that individuals need a balance of support and accountability to fully develop and contribute to society.

By Richard Milhous Nixon

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