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The attempt at least must be made; and who can say that it will fail?
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Sumner expresses optimism about the potential for success in efforts toward justice and change.
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Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
The most distant are not without a present influence on our daily lives.
Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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