This quote is written / told by Tom C. Clark between September 23, 1899 and June 13, 1977. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
The author also have 2 other quotes.
"I weep for the liberty of my country when I see at this early day of its successful experiment that corruption has been imputed to many members of the House of Representatives, and the rights of the people have been bartered for promises of office"