I could not take the hazard of advising you to make it, though I told you in your circumstances I should; but now you’ve done it, I can say it was wise and well,--your duty to the country, to the hour, yourself, the slave,--to your fame as a statesman, and your duty as leader.
Sumner reflects on the importance of making wise decisions for the greater good.
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The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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!
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
The most distant are not without a present influence on our daily lives.
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