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The world is not going to be saved by legislation.
William Howard Taft
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William Howard Taft
Age: 72 †
Born: 1857
Born: September 15
Died: 1930
Died: March 8
27Th U.S. President
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We are all imperfect. We can not expect perfect government.
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Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important individual right guaranteed by the Constitution and the one which, united with that of personal liberty, has contributed more to the growth of civilization than any other institution established by the human race.
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As the Republican platforms says, the welfare of the farmer is vital to that of the whole country.
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One cannot always be sure of the truth of what one hears if he happens to be President of the United States.
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There is no but in it. The way to be an administration Senator is to vote with the Administration.
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I am afraid I am a constant disappointment to my party. The fact of the matter is, the longer I am President the less of a party man I seem to become.
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The true Mason always carries his working tools everywhere.
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Too many people don't care what happens so long as it doesn't happen to them.
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