Charles Sumner: “He was a positive man, of positive principles, who knew well how much…”

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He was a positive man, of positive principles, who knew well how much was always lost by timid counsels, especially on great occasions.

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Sumner asserts the value of strong principles and decisive action in the face of challenges.

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Charles Sumner: “He was a positive man, of positive principles, who knew well how much was always lost by timid counsels, especially on…”