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He swore, but on his conscience was a soulless text.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “He swore, but on his conscience was a soulless text.”
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In this quote, Sumner critiques a senator's oath as lacking moral depth, emphasizing the importance of conscience in such commitments.
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