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As these things are seen in increasing light, they will be condemned in no uncertain words; nor will the denial of equal rights, on account of color, escape the judgment awarded to slavery itself.
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Sumner predicts that injustices will be condemned as society progresses towards equality.
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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!
The most distant are not without a present influence on our daily lives.
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