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Former United States Senator

Chauncey Depew was a prominent American politician who served as a United States Senator. Born on April 23, 1834, and passing away on April 5, 1928, Depew made significant contributions to both business and legislation during his political career.

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Famous Chauncey Depew Quotes

“My dinners have never interfered with my business. They have been my recreation. . . A public banquet, if eaten with thought and care, is no more of a strain than a dinner at home.”

Ifs Has Beens Home Care Dinner Strain Recreation Banquets

Author:Chauncey Depew

“If we claim heritage in Bacon, Shakespeare and Milton, we also acknowledge that it was for liberties guaranteed Englishmen by sacred charters our fathers triumphantly fought. While wisely rejecting throne and caste and privilege and an Established Church in their new-born state, they adopted the substance of English liberty and the body of English law.”

Source: Oration and memorial addresses

“The enjoyment of life would be instantly gone if you removed the possibility of doing something.”

Ifs Would Be Action Gone Possibility Enjoyment

Author:Chauncey Depew

“If you will refrain from telling any lies about the Republican Party, I'lll promise not to tell the truth about the Democrats.”

Ifs Lying Party Promise Republican Democrat Telling The Truth Republican Party Refrain

Author:Chauncey Depew

About the Author

Born: April 23, 1834
Died: April 5, 1928
Known for: Former United States Senator
Quotes: 24

Books & Sources

My Memories of Eighty YearsRelated source material

Oration and memorial addressesRelated source material

The Library of Oratory: Ancient and Modern, with Critical Studies of the World's Great Orators by Eminent EssayistsRelated source material

The columbian oration delivered at the dedication ceremonies of the World's fair at Chicago, Oct. 21, 1892Related source material

Banquet and dinner speechesRelated source material

Club and society addressesRelated source material

Life and Later Speeches of Chauncey M. DepewRelated source material

Orations and memorial addressesRelated source material

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