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I have heard but one opinion of these speeches from every side: indeed, there can be but one,--that which expresses unmingled admiration and delight.
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Sumner conveys a unanimous admiration for a series of speeches, highlighting their powerful impact on the audience.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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