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“No man can be a sound lawyer in this land who is not well read in the ethics of Moses and the virtues of Jesus.”

Quote by Fisher Ames

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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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