I have often, on former occasions, when addressing my fellow-citizens, put the question, “Are you for Freedom, or are you for Slavery?”--and I put this question now; for it is the question which necessarily enters into the coming election.
Sumner poses a fundamental question about freedom and slavery that he believes is crucial for the upcoming election.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
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