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Slavery, which is the breath of Satan, is also a great leveller; but it degrades everything, carrying with it master as well as slave.
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In this quote, Sumner contrasts slavery with freedom, portraying it as a degrading force.
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I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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