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The last chapter of “Rasselas” is entitled “The Conclusion, in which Nothing is Concluded”; and this will be the proper title for the history of this war, if Slavery is allowed to endure.
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Sumner uses a literary reference to illustrate the futility of a war that does not address slavery.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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