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There is not brass enough, nor yet iron, nor steel, in the Southern Senators to ward off such a blow.
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Sumner criticizes the Southern Senators' inability to withstand moral arguments against slavery.
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More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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