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Former United States Secretary of State

William Jennings Bryan, born on March 19, 1860, and died on July 26, 1925, was a prominent American politician, lawyer, orator, and writer. He was known for his active participation in political and religious affairs and left a profound mark on American history.

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Famous William Jennings Bryan Quotes

“Next to the ministry I know of no more noble profession than the law. The object aimed at is justice, equal and exact, and if it does not reach that end at once it is because the stream is diverted by selfishness or checked by ignorance. Its principles ennoble and its practice elevates.”

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Book:The Life and Speeches of Hon. Wm. Jennings Bryan

Source: The Life and Speeches of Hon. Wm. Jennings Bryan

“The Old Testament gave us the law; the New Testament reveals the love upon which the law rests.”

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Book:In His Image: By William Jennings Bryan

Source: In His Image: By William Jennings Bryan

“A corporation has no rights except those given it by law. It can exercise no power except that conferred upon it by the people through legislation, and the people should be as free to withhold as to give, public interest and not private advantage being the end in view.”

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“That is the one thing in my public career that I regret--my work to secure the enactment of the Federal Reserve Law.”

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“If it weren't for the lawyers we wouldn't need them.”

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Author:William Jennings Bryan