The colored race will feel the stimulating effects of direct competition with the white race, their ambition and self-respect will grow under its influence and add dignity to their character, and rapidly develop a style and type of manhood that must place them on an equality with any of the other races of men.
Sumner believes that competition between races will enhance the dignity and ambition of the colored race, leading to equality.
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