Virginians were no more angels or philanthropists than people to the north or to the south of them. They were moved by their affections, their interest, and their resentments, just as humanity is moved today.
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"Virginians were no more angels or philanthropists than people to the north or to the south of them. They were moved by their affections, their interest, and their resentments, just as humanity is moved today." — John Sergeant Wise
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Virginians were no more angels or philanthropists than people to the north or to the south of them. They were moved by their affections, their interest, and their resentments, just as humanity is moved today. — John Sergeant Wise
About John Sergeant Wise
John Sergeant Wise was a Author from United States (1846–1913).
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This quote is attributed to John Sergeant Wise, a Author from United States.
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John Sergeant Wise lived from 1846 – 1913.