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In the consciousness of right I was willing to be alone.
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Sumner expresses his willingness to stand alone for what he believes is right, highlighting his moral conviction.
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The most distant are not without a present influence on our daily lives.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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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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