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From the slaves he saw on the banks he took a lesson of Liberty, which gained new charms by comparison with Slavery.
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Sumner reflects on the lessons of freedom learned from observing enslaved individuals during his youth.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
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