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“True, we [lawyers] build no bridges. We raise no towers. We construct no engines. We paint no pictures—unless as amateurs for our own principal amusement. There is little of all that we do which the eye of man can see. But we smooth out difficulties; we relieve stress; we correct mistakes; we take up other men's burdens and by our efforts we make possible the peaceful life of men in a peaceful state.”

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John W. Davis was an American politician born on April 13, 1873, and died on March 24, 1955. He held a significant position in the American political stage and was known for his exceptional legal skills and extensive political experience. more

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