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They may establish a separate school for the rich, that the delicate taste of this favored class may not be offended by the humble garments of the poor.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “They may establish a separate school for the rich, that the delicate taste of this favored class may not be offended by…”
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Sumner critiques the potential separation of schools based on socioeconomic status, highlighting class disparities.
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