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“Appropriated to justice, to security, to reason, to restraint; where there is no respect of persons; where will is nothing and power is nothing and numbers are nothing, and all are equal and all secure before the law.”

Quote by Rufus Choate

Book:Addresses and Orations of Rufus Choate

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Addresses and Orations of Rufus Choate

This book compiles a selection of Rufus Choate's notable speeches and orations, showcasing his legal and political arguments and rhetorical skills. The content includes a variety of topics, reflecting Choate's career as a lawyer and his involvement in significant legal and political issues of his time. more

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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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