Quotation by

Calvin Coolidge

Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.

Strength

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Trying to help those who are struggling by harming those who are already strong or successful is not an effective way to improve the situation. True improvement comes from lifting up the weak without damaging the strong.

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