Charles Sumner: “Iron and adamant are not stronger than these arguments; nor can any…”

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Iron and adamant are not stronger than these arguments; nor can any one attempt an answer without exposing his feebleness.

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Massachusetts

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This quote emphasizes the strength of the arguments against dueling, likening them to unbreakable materials.

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Charles Sumner: “Iron and adamant are not stronger than these arguments; nor can any one attempt an answer without exposing his…”