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Culturally we're doing everything we can to destroy the "Great Man" narrative. When I read stories like this I think it's a mistake. Richard Guy had his life changed by someone he looked up to and wanted to emulate.

We need to remember that whenever we knock people down and say they their achievements are not due to them. Fame has positive social effects.




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