On the recordJanuary 1, 1852
He valued life only as a means of fulfilling duty, and truly it may be said of him, that he feared none but God.
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Benjamin Disraeli
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
From a biography of Lord George Bentinck, this describes his profound sense of duty and his ultimate reverence.
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