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It was a victory of ideas, and belongs to the sacred history of Humanity.
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Sumner describes a victory that transcends mere military success, framing it as a significant moment in human history.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
Confessing the Fatherhood of God, and the consequent Brotherhood of Man, we find a divine standard of unquestionable accuracy.
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