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They had suffered too much and too long in the battle for freedom to make merchandise of their convictions and sacrifice the future of a great commonwealth.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Julian: “They had suffered too much and too long in the battle for freedom to make merchandise of their convictions and sacrifice…”
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Julian emphasizes the resilience of those fighting for freedom, refusing to compromise their principles for short-term gain.
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