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Horace Mann: “A mere barter of the holiest interests for worldly advantages!”

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A mere barter of the holiest interests for worldly advantages!
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Horace Mann
Free Soil · Massachusetts

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This statement critiques the moral compromise made by those who prioritize material gain over ethical principles.

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