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Upon serious deliberation, anxious to perform my duty, I feel myself unable to resist this appeal.
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Sumner conveys his sense of duty in response to a compelling appeal during a crisis.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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