Charles Sumner: “A combat once begun opens the way to violence, and the conqueror too…”

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A combat once begun opens the way to violence, and the conqueror too often surrenders to the Evil Spirit, as Bayard in his unworthy barbarism.

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Sumner warns that once violence begins, it can lead to further brutality, referencing historical figures.

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Charles Sumner: “A combat once begun opens the way to violence, and the conqueror too often surrenders to the Evil Spirit, as Bayard in…”