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I am against Slavery, when encountering the beast outright, or only its tail.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “I am against Slavery, when encountering the beast outright, or only its tail.”
Editor's note · Context
In this metaphor, Sumner illustrates his comprehensive stance against slavery, whether in its most direct or subtle forms.
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