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The massive grievance under which our country suffered for years is left untouched; the painful sense of wrong planted in the national heart is allowed to remain.
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Sumner highlights the unresolved grievances that continue to affect national sentiment.
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More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
As the Brotherhood of Man is practically recognized, it becomes impossible to restrict the feeling within any exclusive circle of country, and to set up an unchristian distinction of honor between civil war and international war.
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.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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