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Hence, insulting language, and the use of billingsgate, were too hazardous to be indulged where a personal accounting was a strong possibility.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgHence, insulting language, and the use of billingsgate, were too hazardous to be indulged where a personal accounting was a strong possibility.
This quote addresses the importance of language and accountability in professional conduct.
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