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The magnitude of the trust, and the extent of confidence bestowed in the committal of it, do but enlarge and aggravate the pressure of the obligation which it carries with it.
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This quote illustrates Quincy's view that the magnitude of a trust amplifies the obligation it entails for the trustee.
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