Charles Sumner: “It is a mighty blow, struck just at the right time, with a severity…”

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It is a mighty blow, struck just at the right time, with a severity, pungency, and hearty earnestness that it does one’s very soul good to witness.

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Sumner praises the impact of a powerful speech, highlighting its emotional resonance.

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Charles Sumner: “It is a mighty blow, struck just at the right time, with a severity, pungency, and hearty earnestness that it does one’s…”