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It has taught me to make a proper distinction between the OPINIONS of men and their PERSONS.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “It has taught me to make a proper distinction between the OPINIONS of men and their PERSONS.”
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between people's opinions and their character.
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