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Perceiving clearly the advance already made, he drew from it the assurance of yet further advance.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Perceiving clearly the advance already made, he drew from it the assurance of yet further advance.”
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Sumner notes that recognizing past advancements can inspire confidence in future progress.
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