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Devotion to Freedom impels us; Providence itself seems to open the path for our triumphant efforts.
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Sumner believes that a commitment to freedom drives the party's mission and suggests that divine providence supports their efforts.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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