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Strange that the philosopher who extenuated Duelling should have been so true and lofty against Slavery!
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Sumner reflects on the contradictions in a philosopher's views on dueling and slavery.
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I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
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