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George Bancroft. A published source records them saying or writing it.

Source"The Ruling Passion in Death" (1833), p. 75

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“By common consent gray hairs are a crown of glory; the only object of respect that can never excite envy.”
— George Bancroft
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Bancroft, G. (n.d.). By common consent gray hairs are a crown of glory; the only object of respect that can never excite envy. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20703-by-common-consent-gray-hairs-are-a-crown/

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Bancroft, George. “By common consent gray hairs are a crown of glory; the only object of respect that can never excite envy.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20703-by-common-consent-gray-hairs-are-a-crown/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Bancroft, George. “By common consent gray hairs are a crown of glory; the only object of respect that can never excite envy.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20703-by-common-consent-gray-hairs-are-a-crown/.

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