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With such a cause, there is but one side and one duty.
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Sumner emphasizes the moral clarity of supporting a just cause.
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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!
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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