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The advocate of the slave in London was naturally the advocate of liberty for all everywhere.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “The advocate of the slave in London was naturally the advocate of liberty for all everywhere.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote highlights the interconnectedness of the fight for liberty, suggesting that advocates for one form of freedom are likely to support all forms.
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