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To say that you have not the power is to abdicate at a great exigency and renounce the very means of salvation.
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This quote illustrates Sumner's belief in the necessity of action during critical moments for justice.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
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