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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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This quote reflects Sumner's inclusive vision of patriotism that transcends regional divides.
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This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
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 devices of party can no longer stave it off.
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
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