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“Contact with the affairs of state is one of the most corrupting of the influences to which men are exposed.”

Quote by James F. Cooper

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James F. Cooper

James F. Cooper was an American writer renowned for his historical novels, which often depicted the life on the American frontier. His works are characterized by their vivid portrayal of characters and social changes. Cooper was born on September 15, 1789, and died on September 14, 1851. more

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