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But the whole country, not excepting the South, had a home in his patriotic, hospitable, and capacious heart.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “But the whole country, not excepting the South, had a home in his patriotic, hospitable, and capacious heart.”
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This quote reflects Sumner's inclusive vision of patriotism that transcends regional divides.
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