Charles Sumner: “First appearing as a sentiment, they awake a noble impulse, filling…”

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First appearing as a sentiment, they awake a noble impulse, filling the soul with generous sympathy, and encouraging to congenial effort.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner describes how initial sentiments can inspire action and sympathy, leading to social movements.

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Charles Sumner: “First appearing as a sentiment, they awake a noble impulse, filling the soul with generous sympathy, and encouraging to…”