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Let him who elevates himself above humanity . . . say, if he pleases, I will never compromise; but let no one who is not above the frailties of our common nature disdain compromise.

Source: Senate speech, 8 Apr 1850.
-- Henry Clay, (Apr 12 1777-1852), US politician, lawyer; He is remembered as the Great Pacificator; negotiated the Missouri Compromise of 1850.

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