Charles Sumner: “We must give to our opinions that edge and force which they can have…”

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We must give to our opinions that edge and force which they can have only from the declared determination to abide by them at all times.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner stresses that opinions must be backed by a steadfast commitment to uphold them consistently.

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Charles Sumner: “We must give to our opinions that edge and force which they can have only from the declared determination to abide by…”