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It is hard to restrain the rage of a generous indignation so that it will not seem severe.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “It is hard to restrain the rage of a generous indignation so that it will not seem severe.”
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Sumner discusses the difficulty of controlling strong emotions in the face of injustice.
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