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But it is not brought to every black man's door.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner points out the exclusion of black individuals from the educational opportunities available to whites.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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