Charles Sumner: “Nor is there any cause by which mankind can be advanced that is not…”

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Nor is there any cause by which mankind can be advanced that is not embraced by our aspirations.

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Sumner asserts that all advancements for mankind are encompassed by their aspirations for freedom.

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Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

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Charles Sumner: “Nor is there any cause by which mankind can be advanced that is not embraced by our aspirations.”