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Annoyed at length, turning to her he said: "Dear sister, never shout as a matter of duty; when you can't help it, then shout; but never shout as a mere matter of duty!
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “Annoyed at length, turning to her he said: "Dear sister, never shout as a matter of duty; when you can't help it, then…”
Editor's note · Context
Stevenson emphasizes the importance of genuine emotion in expressions of faith.
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