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My place in history will depend on what I can do for the people and not on what the people can do for me.
William Jennings Bryan
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— William Jennings Bryan

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My place in history will depend on what I can do for the people and not on what the people can do for me. — William Jennings Bryan

About William Jennings Bryan

William Jennings Bryan was a Lawyer from United States (1860–1925).

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This quote is attributed to William Jennings Bryan, a Lawyer from United States.
When did William Jennings Bryan live?
William Jennings Bryan lived from 1860 – 1925.