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George Allen, Sr. Politician

  • Gender: Male
  • Born: Mar 31, 1885
  • Died: Jul 21, 1972

George Edward Allen, Sr. was a Virginia state senator from 1916 to 1920 and a trial attorney who, with his three sons, founded the law firm of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen. He was born in Lunenburg County, Virginia and studied law at The University of Virginia. After having practiced law for more than twenty years in southside Virginia and having served as a state senator, he moved both his family and his law practice to the state capital of Richmond during the depression.

Work hard, stay positive, and get up early. It's the best part of the day. best, positive & work

Winning is the science of being totally prepared. science

Success is what you do with your ability. It's how you use your talent. success

Forget the past - the future will give you plenty to worry about. the future & moving on

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There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 more views from John Millington Synge

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Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 other sayings from William Butler Yeats

28 other sayings from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 quotes from Dave Barry

27 quotes from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 more quotes from Winston Churchill

74 more quotes from Winston Churchill