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In the dreary annals of Slavery it is by compromise that slave-masters have succeeded in warding off the blows of Liberty.
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Sumner critiques the historical compromises made to uphold slavery, emphasizing their detrimental impact on liberty.
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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 subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
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