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While others doubt or hold back, the minority strikes and goes forward.
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Sumner highlights that while others hesitate, the committed minority takes decisive action.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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!
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.
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