“Happy is he who has laid up in his youth, and held fast in all fortune, a genuine and passionate love of reading.”
Quote by Rufus Choate
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Rufus Choate
Rufus Choate was a distinguished American lawyer celebrated for his exceptional oratorical abilities and legal acumen. Born on October 1, 1799, in Somersworth, New Hampshire, he passed away on July 13, 1859, in Boston, Massachusetts. Choate's career spanned several decades, during which he emerged as one of the most influential figures in American law. more
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