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The lessons of paternalism ought to be unlearned and the better lesson taught that while the people should patriotically and cheerfully support their government, its functions do not include the support of the people.
Grover Cleveland
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Grover Cleveland
Age: 71 †
Born: 1837
Born: March 18
Died: 1908
Died: June 24
24Th U.S. President
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Grover Cleveland Jr.
Stephen Grover Cleveland
Stephen Grover Cleveland Jr.
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I know that human prejudice - especially that growing out of race and religion - is cruelly inveterate and lasting.
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He mocks the people who proposes that the government shall protect the rich and that they in turn will care for the laboring poor.
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