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Charles Sumner: “He has had but one object,--a noble object, worthy any calculable amount of struggle and sacrifice; and he has pursued…”

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He has had but one object,--a noble object, worthy any calculable amount of struggle and sacrifice; and he has pursued it ardently, bravely, disregarding both party and personal consequences, and letting no other object stand in the way or turn him aside for a moment from the straight path.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner praises an individual's unwavering commitment to a noble cause, highlighting the importance of dedication.

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