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That's all a man can hope for during his lifetime - to set an example - and when he is dead, to be an inspiration for history.
William McKinley
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"That's all a man can hope for during his lifetime - to set an example - and when he is dead, to be an inspiration for history."
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That's all a man can hope for during his lifetime - to set an example - and when he is dead, to be an inspiration for history. — William McKinley

About William McKinley

William McKinley was a President from United States (1843–1901).

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Who said "That's all a man can hope for during his lifetime - to set an example - and whe…"?
This quote is attributed to William McKinley, a President from United States.
When did William McKinley live?
William McKinley lived from 1843 – 1901.
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