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Quote by Frank A. Clark

“You can suffocate a thought by expressing it with too many words.”

Quote by Frank A. Clark

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Frank A. Clark was an influential American politician, born on March 28, 1860, and died on April 14, 1936. He played a significant role in American politics, particularly in the state of Illinois. more

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