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Jared Sparks was an American historian and educator, recognized for his contributions to the early history of the United States. His most notable work is the multi-volume biography of George Washington, which has become a cornerstone of Washington scholarship. Sparks served as the president of Harvard University from 1828 to 1845.

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“If the title of a great man ought to be reserved for him who cannot be charged with an indiscretion or a vice, who spent his life in establishing the independence, the glory and durable prosperity of his country; who succeeded in all that he undertook, and whose successes were never won at the expense of justice, integrity, or by the sacrifice of a single principle--this title will not be denied to Washington.”

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“Whoever would understand the character of Washington, in all its compass and grandeur, must learn it from his own writings, and from a complete history of his country during the long period in which he was the most prominent actor.”

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“When you talk, you repeat what you already know; when you listen, you often learn something.”

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“Most enlightened men now recognize that General Jackson is not fitted to fill the office of President; his limited experience of anything to do with civil government and his great age make him incompetent.”

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About the Author

Born: May 10, 1789
Died: March 14, 1866
Known for: Historian
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