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His is the tongue to the Abolition lyre, giving it utterance, bringing out its genuine tones.
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This quote illustrates Sumner's role in advocating for abolition and his ability to articulate its principles.
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They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
Controlled by such a code, employing such representatives, sustained by such agencies, animated by such Furies, and producing such fruits of tears and bitterness, it must be open to question.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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