Classic Quotes by Franklin Pierce (1804- 1869) 14th US president
"A Republic without parties is a complete anomaly. The histories of all popular governments show absurd is the idea of their attempting to exist without parties."
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"Frequently the more trifling the subject, the more animated and protracted the discussion."
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"With the Union my best and dearest earthly hopes are entwined."
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"The storm of frenzy and faction must inevitably dash itself in vain against the unshaken rock of the Constitution."
