"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for."

Chauncey Depew (1834 - 1928)
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About Chauncey Depew

Chauncey Depew was an American lawyer, businessman, and politician. He served as the President of the New York Central Railroad from 1885 to 1899, and as a U.S. Senator from New York from 1899 to 1911. Known for his eloquent public speaking and wit, Depew was a prominent figure in New York politics and corporate America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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