On the record
Opposed to slavery and the Mexican War, I. 336.
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Sumner expresses his strong opposition to both slavery and the Mexican War, highlighting his commitment to justice.
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As the Brotherhood of Man is practically recognized, it becomes impossible to restrict the feeling within any exclusive circle of country, and to set up an unchristian distinction of honor between civil war and international war.
Out of this pernicious prejudice have proceeded that persecution and neglect which are the too frequent lot of the world's pioneers.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
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