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Lincoln was one of history's greatest men, but Americans are not like him. He was a lonely exception.

— Jânio Quadros One Man's Cup of Coffee," Time Magazine profile (1961)

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How can the reality of 600 million Chinese be ignored?

One Man's Cup of Coffee," Time Magazine profile (1961)

Unless we make revolutionary reforms, some day — in some unknown serra — some unknown Fidel Castro will rise up in Brazil.

One Man's Cup of Coffee," Time Magazine profile (1961)

From a distance I became more convinced than ever that Almighty God destined us to become a great people.

One Man's Cup of Coffee," Time Magazine profile (1961)

Your place is here, in my heart.

One Man's Cup of Coffee," Time Magazine profile (1961)

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I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past, — so good night!

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