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He who counsels murder is himself a murderer." Here Mr.
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Sumner emphasizes the moral culpability of those who incite violence, equating counsel with action.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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