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“I was glad to hear of that determination as I detest the practice of cousins marrying or any marriage between persons in which there can be traced the most distant relationship. I go for the improvement instead of the deterioration of our race.”

Quote by Ezra Cornell

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Ezra Cornell was a prominent New York State Senator known for his significant contributions to education and his role in the establishment of Cornell University. Born on January 11, 1807, and passing away on December 9, 1874, Cornell's legacy lives on through the institution he founded. more

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