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Besides, to a nature like his, independent and self-poised, what were the sophisms of learning and skill, when employed in the support of Wrong?
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Sumner argues that for a strong character, the arguments supporting wrongdoings are insignificant.
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It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
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.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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