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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Confessing the Fatherhood of God, and the consequent Brotherhood of Man, we find a divine standard of unquestionable accuracy.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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