“The gentleman puts me in mind of an old hen which persists in setting after her eggs are taken away.”
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Fisher Ames
Fisher Ames was a significant figure in the early history of the United States, serving as a Representative from Massachusetts. He was instrumental in drafting the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Ames was born on April 9, 1758, and died on July 4, 1808. more
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Source: Xunzi: A Translation and Study of the Complete Works
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Source: Xunzi: A Translation and Study of the Complete Works