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The use of proverbs is characteristic of an unlettered people. They are invaluable treasures to dunces with good memories.

John Hay

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John Hay
Age: 66 †
Born: 1838
Born: October 8
Died: 1905
Died: July 1
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Former United States Secretary Of State
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Journalist
Politician
Secretary
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Salem
Indiana
John Milton Hay
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