Charles Sumner: “The African has not stolen fire; no Cadmus has brought letters to him…”

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The African has not stolen fire; no Cadmus has brought letters to him; no Roman civilization has been extended over his continent.

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Massachusetts

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This quote highlights the lack of external influences that have historically hindered African development.

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Charles Sumner: “The African has not stolen fire; no Cadmus has brought letters to him; no Roman civilization has been extended over his…”