Charles Sumner: “Of course such a suggestion must be futile; for every man is presumed…”

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Of course such a suggestion must be futile; for every man is presumed to know the natural consequences of his conduct.

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of personal accountability and understanding the consequences of one's actions.

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Charles Sumner: “Of course such a suggestion must be futile; for every man is presumed to know the natural consequences of his conduct.”