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“Inside every lawyer is the wreck of a poet.”

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Clarence Darrow was a prominent American lawyer known for his defense of controversial clients and his influential legal arguments. He was born on April 18, 1857, and passed away on March 13, 1938. more

“I have already transmitted to Congress the report of the naval court of inquiry on the destruction of the battleship Maine in the harbor of Havana during the night of the fifteenth of February. The destruction of that noble vessel has filled the national heart with inexpressible horror. Two hundred and fifty-eight brave sailors and marines and two officers of our Navy, reposing in the fancied security of a friendly harbor, have been hurled to death, grief and want brought to their homes and sorrow to the nation.”

Source: William McKinley, 1843-1901: Chronology, Documents, Bibliographical Aids

“The free man cannot be long an ignorant man.”

Men Long Liberty Ignorant Free Man Gilded Age

Author:William McKinley

“You know, a lot of people say they didn't want to die until the Red Sox won the World Series. Well, there could be a lot of busy ambulances tomorrow.”

People Knows World Want Wells Dies Tomorrow Red Series Busy Wanting To Die World Series Red Lips Ambulance

Author:Johnny Damon

“Our earnest prayer is that God will graciously vouchsafe prosperity, happiness, and peace to all our neighbors, and like blessings to all the peoples and powers of the earth”

Earth Prayer Blessing Prosperity Neighbor Gods Will Earnest

Book:A Supplement to A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents

Source: A Supplement to A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents

“Expositions are the timekeepers of progress.”

Progress

Book:William McKinley, 1843-1901: Chronology, Documents, Bibliographical Aids

Source: William McKinley, 1843-1901: Chronology, Documents, Bibliographical Aids

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