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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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Sumner describes how initial sentiments can inspire action and sympathy, leading to social movements.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
Out of this pernicious prejudice have proceeded that persecution and neglect which are the too frequent lot of the world's pioneers.
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It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.
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