"Politics, like theater, is one of those things where you've got to be wise enough to know when to leave."

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The theme of wisdom is universal, yet Richard Lamm manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on wisdom often shapes our reality.

About Richard Lamm

Richard Douglas Lamm was an American politician, writer, and attorney. He served three terms as the 38th governor of Colorado as a Democrat (1975–1987) and ran for the Reform Party's nomination for President of the United States in 1996.
Lamm was a certified public accountant and was the co-director of the Institute for Public Policy Studies at the University of Denver.

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