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It requires time to bring honest Men to think & determine alike even in important Matters. Mankind are governed more by their feelings than by reason.

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Samuel Adams
Age: 81 †
Born: 1722
Born: September 27
Died: 1803
Died: October 2
Founding Father Of The United States
Philosopher
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Boston
Massachusetts
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