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A solemn and religious regard to spiritual and eternal things is an indispensable element of all true greatness.

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
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Spiritual
Solemn
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Indispensable
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Eternal

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