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These exalted characters, on their conscience, refused to obey the law, and suffered accordingly.
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Sumner acknowledges the moral strength of individuals who chose to disobey unjust laws, despite the consequences.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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