On the record
Surely this is not the party of Freedom which we seek.
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Sumner expresses his belief that the party in question does not represent the true ideals of freedom.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
Out of this pernicious prejudice have proceeded that persecution and neglect which are the too frequent lot of the world's pioneers.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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