William M. Evarts Quotes

The pious ones of Plymouth who, reaching the Rock, first fell upon their own knees and then upon the aborigines.

William M. Evarts

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• The pious ones of Plymouth who, reaching the Rock, first fell upon their own knees and then upon the aborigines.

  

  William M. Evarts
  • Firsts
  • Reaching
  • Pious