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Woodrow Wilson

I not only use all the brains that I have, but all that I can borrow.

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Woodrow Wilson means that he relies not only on his own knowledge and thinking but also seeks help and ideas from others to solve problems. He emphasizes the importance of using every available resource, including the intelligence of people around him, to make better decisions.

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