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The African is not cruel, vindictive, or harsh, but gentle, forgiving, and kind.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “The African is not cruel, vindictive, or harsh, but gentle, forgiving, and kind.”
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Sumner emphasizes the inherent kindness and gentleness of African people.
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