Charles Sumner: “The well-tempered soul does not yield to difficulties, but presses…”

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The well-tempered soul does not yield to difficulties, but presses onward forever with increased resolution.

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Sumner describes the resilient spirit required to confront challenges, particularly in the fight against slavery.

More from Charles Sumner

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

Working-men of Europe, desire abolition of war, XVIII. 236.

Slavery and the: speech in New York, XI. 433.

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Charles Sumner: “The well-tempered soul does not yield to difficulties, but presses onward forever with increased resolution.”