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Quote by Betty Williams
I stand here today with a sense of humility, a sense of history, and a sense of honour.
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The speaker describes the moment as carrying three strong feelings: humility, awareness of history, and honour. They present themselves as respectful rather than self-important, conscious that the moment is connected to the past, and deeply aware of its dignity or significance.
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- Gifts of Speech, University of Massachusetts Amherst
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- Official Statement
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