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The attempt to disparage the African as inferior to other men, except in present condition, shows that same ever-present sciolism.
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Sumner argues against the notion of racial superiority, highlighting the flawed reasoning behind such beliefs.
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They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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