Nor shall we do great service, if, merely criticizing some local blunder, we leave untouched that fatal forbearance through which the weakness of the Rebellion is changed into strength, and the strength of our armies is changed into weakness.
In this quote, Sumner warns against superficial criticism while ignoring deeper systemic issues.
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