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The ravings of the Oligarchy show that they are wounded.
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Here, Sumner critiques the ruling class's reaction to challenges against their power, indicating their vulnerability.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
The most distant are not without a present influence on our daily lives.
They belong to a system so essentially irrational, that all the admitted virtues of many of its agents cannot save it from judgment.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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