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Quote by Kevin Rudd
It is not sentiment that makes history; it is our actions that make history.
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The quote contrasts feelings or intentions with action. It says history is shaped by what people do, not simply by what they feel or believe. Private sentiment may matter to a person, but it does not create historical change on its own; actions are what leave consequences and alter events.
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- Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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- Official Statement
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