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The Slave-Masters got all they could: if possible, they would have got more.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner critiques the greed of slave owners in the context of the Constitution's provisions.
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But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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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