The patriot Unionists, who have kept their loyalty in solitude and privation, like the early Christians concealed in catacombs, and also the slaves, who have been compelled to serve their cruel taskmasters, must not be sacrificed.
Sumner insists that the loyal Unionists and slaves must not be sacrificed in the conflict.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
Out of this pernicious prejudice have proceeded that persecution and neglect which are the too frequent lot of the world's pioneers.
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.
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