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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

“There are millions of stories in the world, and several hundred of them good ones.”

World Stories Millions Hundred

Book:My Memories of Eighty Years

Source: My Memories of Eighty Years

“A witty illustration or an apt story will accomplish more than columns of argument.”

Stories Argument Witty Accomplish Columns Illustration

Book:My Memories of Eighty Years

Source: My Memories of Eighty Years

“Neither realism nor romance furnishes a more striking and picturesque figure than that of Christopher Columbus. The mystery about his origin heightens the charm of his story.”

Stories Romance Mystery Figures Charm Realism Columbus Picturesque

Book:The columbian oration delivered at the dedication ceremonies of the World's fair at Chicago, Oct. 21, 1892

Source: The columbian oration delivered at the dedication ceremonies of the World's fair at Chicago, Oct. 21, 1892

About the Author

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

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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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