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Strange that the philosopher who extenuated Duelling should have been so true and lofty against Slavery!
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “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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