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If these two objects interest you, then, I say, do not allow them to be sacrificed in subserviency to State Rights.
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Sumner warns against sacrificing national interests for the sake of state rights.
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More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
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.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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