Charles Sumner: “Reformers in all ages have had little of blessing from the world they…”

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Reformers in all ages have had little of blessing from the world they sought to serve.

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Sumner emphasizes that reformers throughout history often face resistance and lack recognition from the societies they aim to improve.

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Charles Sumner: “Reformers in all ages have had little of blessing from the world they sought to serve.”