Charles Sumner: “Well, some must be pioneers, and others will follow at a carefully…”

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Well, some must be pioneers, and others will follow at a carefully considered distance: editors and office-seekers will be farthest in the rear.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner reflects on the nature of leadership and the varying roles people play in social movements.

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Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

Slavery and the: speech in New York, XI. 433.

His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

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Charles Sumner: “Well, some must be pioneers, and others will follow at a carefully considered distance: editors and office-seekers will…”