Charles Sumner: “If the promptings of his inner nature fail, then must he feel the…”

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If the promptings of his inner nature fail, then must he feel the irresistible obligation of his position.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner discusses the obligations of a leader, emphasizing the importance of inner conviction and duty in their role.

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Charles Sumner: “If the promptings of his inner nature fail, then must he feel the irresistible obligation of his position.”