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By what excuse, with what reason, on what argument can any such thing be done, without first denying all that is true and sacred?
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Sumner critiques the justifications for slavery, arguing that they contradict fundamental truths.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
According to recent calculations, its annual cost is not less than a thousand millions of dollars.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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