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There are too many in the world who by their efforts would cause the stream to flow back upon the fountain, and even make the mill-wheels revolve in a contrary direction.
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Sumner warns against those who would reverse progress and hinder the flow of positive change.
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It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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