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The most important thought that ever occupied my mind is that of my individual responsibility to God.

Daniel Webster

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Daniel Webster
Age: 70 †
Born: 1782
Born: January 18
Died: 1852
Died: October 25
Diplomat
Former United States Senator
Lawyer
Politician
Salisbury
New Hampshire
Important
Mind
Occupied
God
Responsibility
Individual
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