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Character, fame, and prosperity itself are all dependent on its observance.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Character, fame, and prosperity itself are all dependent on its observance.”
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Sumner emphasizes that character and prosperity are reliant on adherence to established principles.
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