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He may be a warrior or a statesman, or reformer, or philanthropist, or prophet or poet, if he careth not first for his own household, he is worse than an infidel.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “He may be a warrior or a statesman, or reformer, or philanthropist, or prophet or poet, if he careth not first for his…”
Editor's note · Context
Hoar stresses that regardless of one's role in society, neglecting one's family is a serious moral failing.
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