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A pessimist is a man who thinks all women are bad. An optimist is one who hopes they are.

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A pessimist is a man who thinks all women are bad. An optimist is one who hopes they are.

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About Chauncey Depew

Chauncey Mitchell Depew (April 23, 1834 – April 5, 1928) was an American attorney, businessman, and Republican politician. He is best remembered for his two terms as United States Senator from New York and for his work for Cornelius Vanderbilt, as an attorney and as president of the New York Central Railroad System.