Exciting, as it must, a rage of hatred in some, proportionate to the love and gratitude it secures from others, I am sure your life is in danger; but with you, the greater the danger, the greater the courage,--and courage is preservative.
Sumner warns of the dangers faced by a colleague due to their powerful stance, highlighting the relationship between courage and danger.
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