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They have spoken their sentiments with freedom against this unhappy Act, and that freedom has become their crime.
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of free speech and the consequences faced by those who express dissenting opinions.
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The most distant are not without a present influence on our daily lives.
It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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