Charles Sumner: “And this I say, even should it fail again; for every attempt…”

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And this I say, even should it fail again; for every attempt contributes to the final triumph.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the face of failure, suggesting that every effort contributes to eventual success.

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Charles Sumner: “And this I say, even should it fail again; for every attempt contributes to the final triumph.”