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Mar 19·edited Mar 19

The point, especially with Trump, is that our shortcomings are extensions of our virtues. And we have to be careful in trying to get rid of those shortcomings - because we can destroy our virtues. His straightforwardness and forcefulness in a desire to reach his goals are also roots and sources of his mistakes.

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I just hope his lack of nuance doesn't end up being the source of his downfall.

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