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He held many places of official trust and honor, but the Good Works filling his days were above these.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “He held many places of official trust and honor, but the Good Works filling his days were above these.”
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Sumner reflects on the significance of good works over official titles and positions of power.
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