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The public history of all countries, and all ages, is but a sort o

The public history of all countries, and all ages, is but a sort of mask, richly colored. The interior working of the machinery must be foul. – John Quincy Adams

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Blot out from the page of history the names of all the great actors of his time in the drama of nations, and preserve the name of Washington, and the century would be renowned. – Chauncey M. Depew

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One of the greatest captains of the age. – Benjamin Franklin

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He is one of those giant figures, of whom there are very few in history, who lose their nationality in death. – David Lloyd George

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If men were angels, no government would be necessary. – James Madison

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