Charles Sumner: “As he does, so will others do; and therefore must his example be such…”

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As he does, so will others do; and therefore must his example be such as to elevate the public service.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner highlights the influence of a leader's example on public service, advocating for elevated standards in governance.

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Charles Sumner: “As he does, so will others do; and therefore must his example be such as to elevate the public service.”