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It were wrong to close this imperfect tribute without a renewed testimony to the purity of his life.
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He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the integrity and purity of an individual's life in a tribute.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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