Charles Sumner: “It is like honor: and yet, once lost, more than dishonor is the…”

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It is like honor: and yet, once lost, more than dishonor is the consequence; once assured, more than honor is the reward.

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He compares public faith to honor, highlighting its immense value and the severe consequences of its loss.

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