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He deserves it by the precious truth he now so eloquently proclaims, of the Fraternity of Nations.
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In this quote, Sumner praises the individual for advocating the idea of international brotherhood among nations.
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They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
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.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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!
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