Charles Sumner: “Here is the vital elixir of nations, the true philosopher's stone of…”

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Here is the vital elixir of nations, the true philosopher's stone of divine efficacy to enrich the civilization of mankind.

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Sumner metaphorically describes the essential elements for enriching civilization.

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Charles Sumner: “Here is the vital elixir of nations, the true philosopher's stone of divine efficacy to enrich the civilization of…”