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It was no such debate; we were there with friends and brothers, each respecting the sensibilities and convictions of his associates, and, by interchange of opinions, seeking harmony, but not submitting to a yoke.
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Sumner reflects on the respectful and harmonious nature of a debate among colleagues, valuing mutual understanding.
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