"I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man."

Thought, Man, Posterity, Reputation

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"I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man."

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"I am aware that in presenting myself as the advocate of the Indians and their rights, I shall stand very much alone."

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