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It does not become the sons of the Pilgrims, and the sons of the Revolution, to be neutral in this contest.
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Sumner emphasizes the moral obligation of Americans to take a stand against slavery.
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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.
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 most distant are not without a present influence on our daily lives.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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