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How poor are all these things by the side of that divine virtue which, amidst the reproach, the obloquy, and the hardness of the world, made them hold fast to Freedom and Truth!
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of virtue in the pursuit of freedom and truth amidst adversity.
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