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This is a debt which, though daily paid, can never be cancelled while life endures.
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He reflects on the perpetual nature of our obligations to one another, which can never be fully repaid.
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They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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