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It is enough that the master is Man; and thus, even through the instincts of a brute, does Nature testify to that Unity of the Human Family by virtue of which all are alike in rights.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “It is enough that the master is Man; and thus, even through the instincts of a brute, does Nature testify to that Unity…”
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This quote reflects Sumner's belief in the inherent rights of all people, as recognized by nature itself.
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