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Charles Sumner: “Kindred in character are other maxims, which enjoin the duty of inclining always in favor of Liberty, to the extent of…”

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Kindred in character are other maxims, which enjoin the duty of inclining always in favor of Liberty, to the extent of catching at anything, even a twine thread, by which to save it.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner advocates for a proactive approach to liberty, suggesting that even small efforts can make a difference.

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