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William Samuel Johnson US Congressperson

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Oct 7, 1727
  • Died: Nov 14, 1819

William Samuel Johnson was an early American statesman who was notable for signing the United States Constitution, for representing Connecticut in the United States Senate, and for serving as president of Columbia University.

Whatever enlarges hope will also exalt courage.

Hope is itself a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness, which this world affords.

He knows not his own strength who hath not met adversity.

To keep your secret is wisdom to expect others to keep it is folly.