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I am not one whit behind him in condemnation of that judgment, which must forever stand forth among the inhumanities of this generation.
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Sumner condemns a particular Supreme Court judgment, highlighting its moral implications.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
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