Bainbridge Colby
1869 - 1950
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Quotes
Biography
Bainbridge Colby was an American lawyer and politician who served as the United States Secretary of State under President Woodrow Wilson. He played a crucial role in advocating for women's suffrage and successfully lobbied for the Nineteenth Amendment to be signed into law. Colby was also known for his commitment to international diplomacy and worked towards promoting peace during his tenure. He was a prominent figure in the Progressive Era and a key supporter of Wilson's policies.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The real preacher is the heart; the old divine is that quality of soul that makes his presence a benediction.
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Woman is to be honored for her divine possibilities as well as for her womanhood.
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What gives the earth its stability? Not the past, but the future. For the future is what time is all about.
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Peace is the greatest security. Peace through respect for the rights of others is the greatest patriotism.
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Men are great when contributing to the universal, men are small when engaged for the individual.