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All that the son did afterward, all that the son sought to do, became the act of the father who sent him forth on his parricidal errand.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This quote highlights Sumner's belief that a father's actions directly influence his son's choices, especially in matters of loyalty.
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