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What does it mean?
Lawrence is described as a good son of a good father.
In plain terms
A virtuous man comes from a virtuous line.
What can you take from it?
Character is often passed down through generations.

Where it applies

  • family history
  • biography
  • moral education

Putting it to work

  • model good behavior
  • respect ancestors
  • teach values

Questions to consider

  • What values did you inherit?
  • Is character genetic or learned?

Another view

Not all children inherit their parents' traits.

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  3. Of which all Europe rings from side to side.

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