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Charles Sumner: “The former I can freely condemn, without presuming to judge the individuals themselves.”

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The former I can freely condemn, without presuming to judge the individuals themselves.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

This quote reflects Sumner's belief in the ability to critique ideas without condemning individuals.

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