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Peace is the sentiment, the longing, the passion of my life.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Peace is the sentiment, the longing, the passion of my life.”
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In this declaration, Sumner reveals his lifelong dedication to the cause of peace, framing it as a central passion of his life.
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