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Public opinion is stronger than the legislature, and nearly as strong as the ten commandments.

Charles Dudley Warner

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Charles Dudley Warner
Age: 71 †
Born: 1829
Born: September 12
Died: 1900
Died: October 20
Actor
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Hampshire County
Massachusetts
Strong
Legislature
Commandments
Nearly
Ten
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Opinion
Public

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