"Even on education, his one accomplishment, the Leave No Child Behind Act, and he has left it unfunded."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Action as articulated by Sidney Blumenthal. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Action provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

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About Sidney Blumenthal

Sidney Stone Blumenthal is an American journalist, political operative, and Abraham Lincoln scholar. A former aide to President Bill Clinton, he is a long-time confidant of Hillary Clinton, and was formerly employed by the Clinton Foundation. As a journalist, Blumenthal wrote about American politics and foreign policy. He is also the author of a multivolume biography of Lincoln, The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln. Three books of the planned five-volume series have already been published, and subsequent volumes were planned for later.

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