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Orange Jacobs: “A point illustrated and enforced by an anecdote or story becomes an integral part of a man's mental and moral…”

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A point illustrated and enforced by an anecdote or story becomes an integral part of a man's mental and moral constitution.
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Orange Jacobs
Republican · Washington

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Orange Jacobs emphasizes the importance of storytelling in shaping a person's understanding and values.

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