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Unhappily, there is Barbarism elsewhere in the world; but American Slavery, as defined by existing law, stands forth as the greatest organized Barbarism on which the sun now looks.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This quote identifies American slavery as a significant form of barbarism, contrasting it with other global injustices.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
The most distant are not without a present influence on our daily lives.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
Controlled by such a code, employing such representatives, sustained by such agencies, animated by such Furies, and producing such fruits of tears and bitterness, it must be open to question.
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