But I will say that the courage that can face cold looks of friends, cruel animadversions of one’s own party press, and, what is easier, the unceasing abuse and bullyism of the enemies of all good, is so rare that it commands my admiration.
Sumner admires the rare courage it takes to withstand criticism and hostility from both friends and foes.
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