Steven Spielberg Quotes

Lincoln's leadership is based on a number of precepts, but my favorite one is that he acted in the name, and for the good, of the people.

Steven Spielberg

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  Steven Spielberg
  • Leadership
  • Precepts
  • Lincoln`s