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What makes a guide great is that sort of unbelievable patience and cool-headedness.
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What makes a guide great is that sort of unbelievable patience and cool-headedness.
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The mayor of New York became our national symbol of heroism, not just for his cool-headedness in a time of crisis, but for his wiser, almost parental candor in telling us the truth.
Bruce Kluger: 9/11: The American Family Survives Bruce Kluger 2011
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Irish terriers, when they have gained maturity, are notable, not alone for their courage, fidelity, and capacity for love, but for their cool-headedness and power of self-control and restraint.
CHAPTER IV 2010
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The story was one of Japanese overconfidence, careless planning, slipshod training and contempt for the enemy; of American cool-headedness, ingenuity, and intelligence well acted upon.
The Beginning of the End James D. Hornfischer 2011
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I may not agree with him on many big issues, but I'm convinced that his administration will bring in the intelligence and cool-headedness that this country needs.
Archive 2008-10-21 Nicole 2008
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He is the detective of the team, lending a cool-headedness in times where things might seem out of control.
Enter The Defenders 2010
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Obama's cool-headedness is what American needs more now than McCain's "experience"
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Perhaps Scandinavian cool-headedness might be working here.
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If I would take a quick stab on what are the important qualities of a commander-in-chief it would be: good judgment, a good understanding of world politics and dynamics, courage, cool-headedness, and a deep understanding and care about the potential consequences and costs of decisions one is making.
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