Burrs Quote by Elizabeth Cady Stanton

“Chauncy Burr ... talks well, possibly better than he thinks.…” quote by Elizabeth Cady Stanton — Download Open image

“Chauncy Burr ... talks well, possibly better than he thinks. But this is a common failing.”

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