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His only resource was to pursue his course according to his own sense of right, and abide by the consequences.
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gutenberg.orgJosiah Quincy: “His only resource was to pursue his course according to his own sense of right, and abide by the consequences.”
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Quincy emphasizes the importance of following one's moral compass despite external pressures.
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