The gentleman puts me in mind of an old hen which persists in setting after her eggs are taken away.
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"The gentleman puts me in mind of an old hen which persists in setting after her eggs are taken away." — Fisher Ames
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The gentleman puts me in mind of an old hen which persists in setting after her eggs are taken away. — Fisher Ames
About Fisher Ames
Fisher Ames was a Statesman from United States (1758–1808).
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Who said "The gentleman puts me in mind of an old hen which persists in setting after her…"?
This quote is attributed to Fisher Ames, a Statesman from United States.
When did Fisher Ames live?
Fisher Ames lived from 1758 – 1808.