Charles Sumner: “Audacious sophistry, often exposed, but still flaunting abroad, may…”

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Audacious sophistry, often exposed, but still flaunting abroad, may seek to deceive you.

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Sumner critiques deceptive arguments that seek to mislead the public, underscoring the importance of truth in political discourse.

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Charles Sumner: “Audacious sophistry, often exposed, but still flaunting abroad, may seek to deceive you.”