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You cannot judge a man's life by the success of a moment, by the victory of an hour, or even by the results of a year. You must view his life as a whole.

— William Jennings Bryan The Law and the Gospel (1896)

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You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.

Cross of Gold Speech (1896)

Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.

If they believe it, they go back to scoff at the religion of their parents.

Scopes Trial (1925)

While human government exists the tendency to abuse power will remain.

If they believe it (evolution), they go back to scoff at the religion of their parents.

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