“Cruel and cold is the judgment of man, Cruel as winter, and cold as the snow; But by-and-by will the deed and the plan Be judged by the motive that lieth below.”
Quote by John L. Bates
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John L. Bates
John L. Bates, a former Governor of Massachusetts, was born on September 18, 1859, and passed away on June 8, 1946. He served in various political roles in Massachusetts and implemented a series of reforms during his tenure. more
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