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Nor can familiarity with Slavery fail to harden the heart.
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This quote highlights the desensitizing effect of slavery on individuals who become accustomed to brutality.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.
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