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Every obligation is like a landmark, not to be removed without curses.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Every obligation is like a landmark, not to be removed without curses.”
Editor's note · Context
He likens obligations to landmarks, suggesting they should not be disregarded lightly.
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