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His conscience, pure as goodness, sustained him in every trial,--even that sharpest of all, the desertion of friends.
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Sumner highlights the strength of a pure conscience in overcoming trials, including betrayal.
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Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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!
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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