Charles Sumner: “Like the reputation of a woman, it is lost when you begin to talk…”

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Like the reputation of a woman, it is lost when you begin to talk about it.

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Massachusetts

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This quote reflects Sumner's belief in the fragility of reputation, drawing a parallel with societal perceptions of women.

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Charles Sumner: “Like the reputation of a woman, it is lost when you begin to talk about it.”