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Some there are with whom the Constitution is a constant stumbling-block, wherever anything is to be done for Freedom.
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Sumner criticizes those who see the Constitution as an obstacle to achieving Freedom.
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It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
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