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Whenever one refuses to admit such a self-evident truth, for instance, as that it is wrong to steal, don't argue with him-search him the reason may be found in his pocket.

William Jennings Bryan

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William Jennings Bryan
Age: 65 †
Born: 1860
Born: March 18
Died: 1925
Died: July 26
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