6 quotes by Dean Alfange (1897-1989), American (Attorney)

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Dean Alfange

I do not choose to be a common man. It is my right to be an uncommon man—if I can. I seek opportunity, not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me.

Dean Alfange

I do not choose to be a common man. It is my right to be uncommon - if I can. I seek opportunity - not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed... It is my heritage...to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations, and to face the world boldly and say, this I have done.

Dean Alfange

I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat.

Dean Alfange

I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout.

Dean Alfange

I do not choose to be a common man.

Dean Alfange

I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed.

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About the Author

Dean Alfange

Born: December 2, 1897
Died: October 24, 1989
Nationality: American
Profession: Attorney

Biography

Dean Alfange was an American politician who held nominations and appointments from a number of parties, including the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, the American Labor Party, and the Liberal Party of New York, of which he was a founding member. Born in the Ottoman Empire to two native Greek parents, Alfange remained involved in Greek-American organizations for much of his life, as well as activist Zionist groups.

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