I have come slowly into possession of such powers as I have. I receive the opinions of my day. I do not conceive them. But I receive them into a vivid mind.
Woodrow WilsonAbout author
- Author's profession: President
- Nationality: american
- Born: December 28, 1856
- Died: February 3, 1924
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