Charles Sumner: “It is an apple of Sodom, fair to the eye, but dust and ashes to the…”

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It is an apple of Sodom, fair to the eye, but dust and ashes to the touch.

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Massachusetts

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This metaphor compares false promises to an alluring fruit that ultimately proves to be worthless, highlighting the dangers of superficial allure.

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Charles Sumner: “It is an apple of Sodom, fair to the eye, but dust and ashes to the touch.”