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The two cases are in conspicuous contrast,--as opposite as the poles, as unlike as Liberty and Slavery.
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Sumner highlights the stark contrast between the ideals of liberty and slavery in his discourse.
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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.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
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