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The destructive avalanche of the Alps is sometimes started by the winding of a horn, and a structure so irrational as Slavery will tremble at a sound.
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Sumner uses a metaphor to illustrate how the institution of slavery can be shaken by the call for freedom.
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Without yielding to any of these extreme views with regard to the mischiefs or the benefits of party, all should agree that the only true and legitimate object of such an association is to uphold, advance, and develop certain principles…
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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