But we have seen that the pretended property in man stands on no reason, while the two special arguments by which it is asserted--first, an alleged inferiority of race, and, secondly, the ancient curse of Ham--are grossly insufficient to uphold such pretension.
Sumner argues against the rationale for slavery based on race and historical justifications.
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Out of this pernicious prejudice have proceeded that persecution and neglect which are the too frequent lot of the world's pioneers.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
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