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He hated Slavery; but he loved his country in every part, with heart, soul, and mind.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “He hated Slavery; but he loved his country in every part, with heart, soul, and mind.”
Editor's note · Context
Sumner articulates the duality of loving one's country while opposing its injustices, particularly slavery.
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