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“Of all the vices incident to man, lying is the most mean, most contemptible; it evinces a very weak, depraved heart, which shrinks at the exposure of motives and of actions.”

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Josiah Bartlett
Josiah Bartlett

Josiah Bartlett was a significant figure in the early history of the United States, serving as the fourth Governor of New Hampshire. Born on November 21, 1729, and passing away on May 19, 1795, Bartlett was deeply involved in the political and intellectual life of his era. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, playing a pivotal role in the American Revolution and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. more

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