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And so I would not for one moment lose sight of the special enemy; for our energies can be properly directed only when we are able to confront him.
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Here, Sumner emphasizes the importance of recognizing and confronting the specific enemy of slavery in order to effectively combat it.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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