If the people should elect, they will never fail to prefer some man of distinguished character, or services; some man, if he might so speak of continental reputation.
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"If the people should elect, they will never fail to prefer some man of distinguished character, or services; some man, if he might so speak of continental reputation." — Gouverneur Morris
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If the people should elect, they will never fail to prefer some man of distinguished character, or services; some man, if he might so speak of continental reputation. — Gouverneur Morris
About Gouverneur Morris
Gouverneur Morris was a Statesman from United States (1752–1816).
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This quote is attributed to Gouverneur Morris, a Statesman from United States.
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Gouverneur Morris lived from 1752 – 1816.