Charles Sumner: “Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the…”

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Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.

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Massachusetts

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This quote emphasizes the importance of truth over political partisanship.

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Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

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Charles Sumner: “Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties…”