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# William H. Douglas

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William Harris Douglas was an American businessman and politician who served two terms as a U.S. representative from New York from 1901 to 1905.

##  Quotes by William H. Douglas

> [Self government is no less essential to the development, growth, and happiness of the individual than to the nation.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-h-douglas/self-government-is-no-less-essential-to-the-development-growth-and/)

William H. Douglas

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