Charles Sumner: “Religion, reason, humanity, first penetrate the individual, next…”

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Religion, reason, humanity, first penetrate the individual, next larger bodies, and, widening in influence, slowly leaven nations.

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He emphasizes the gradual influence of religion and humanity in shaping nations.

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Charles Sumner: “Religion, reason, humanity, first penetrate the individual, next larger bodies, and, widening in influence, slowly…”