Charles Sumner: “The rest of the world, little by little, will open their eyes to the…”

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The rest of the world, little by little, will open their eyes to the nothingness of the illusions in which politicians have indulged.

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Sumner believes that the world will gradually recognize the falsehoods propagated by politicians.

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Charles Sumner: “The rest of the world, little by little, will open their eyes to the nothingness of the illusions in which politicians…”