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But bad pictures and ordinary marbles warn us against adding to their number.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “But bad pictures and ordinary marbles warn us against adding to their number.”
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He warns against the proliferation of mediocre art in the Capitol, advocating for higher standards.
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