Such is the plain lesson of English history, of French history, of Dutch history, of every country which has dealt with this question,--ay, of Russian history at this very moment,--and such, also, is the positive caution of English statesmen.
Sumner emphasizes the historical lessons from various countries regarding slavery and the caution advised by statesmen.
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