Quote by Bob Woodward

Nixon's grand mistake was his failure to understand that Americans are forgiving, and if he had admitted error early and apologized to the country, he would have escaped.

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This quote suggests that former President Richard Nixon's downfall was due to his inability to recognize that Americans are forgiving in nature. The statement claims that had Nixon acknowledged his mistakes and sincerely apologized to the nation early on, he could have evaded the consequences he ultimately faced. It implies that taking responsibility and showing remorse could have been a path to redemption for Nixon, but his failure to do so led to his downfall.

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By Bob Woodward

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