As for the Pope, I am too old to be frightened by his shadow, and am quite sure his shadow or Substance will do less harm to the liberties of my country than will a party, who seek to acquire political power by exciting religious bigotry in the minds of their duped followers.
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Idleness is to the human mind like rust to iron.
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Birth: | 11th January, 1807 |
Death: | 9th December, 1874 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Administrator, Businessman |
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