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Quotes from My American Journey — Colin Powell

1937–2021 United States

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The healthiest competition occurs when average people win by putting in above-average effort.

My American Journey (1996)

If a [helicopter] spotted a peasant in black pajamas who looked remotely suspicious, a possible MAM, the pilot would circle and fire in front of him. If he moved, his movement was judged evidence of hostile intent, and the next burst was not in front, but at him.

My American Journey (1996)

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