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Proceeding from a pure and generous heart, they have so far prevailed, even during his life, that they must be named gratefully among those good influences by which the triumph has been won.
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Sumner recognizes the positive influences that have contributed to the success of the abolitionist cause, attributing them to a generous spirit.
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