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Questions calculated to divide must not be pressed.
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Sumner warns against pressing divisive questions within the party.
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It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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