Charles Sumner: “Though shorn of some of its virtue, it is better than nothing; it will…”

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Though shorn of some of its virtue, it is better than nothing; it will do much good.

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Sumner expresses a pragmatic view on legislation, acknowledging its imperfections while recognizing its potential benefits.

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Charles Sumner: “Though shorn of some of its virtue, it is better than nothing; it will do much good.”