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A paramount duty must not be betrayed by a kiss.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “A paramount duty must not be betrayed by a kiss.”
Editor's note · Context
Sumner emphasizes the importance of prioritizing moral duties over superficial gestures of goodwill.
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