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The demon of Caste follows the demon of Slavery.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner draws a parallel between the evils of caste and slavery, suggesting they are intertwined.
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The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
They belong to a system so essentially irrational, that all the admitted virtues of many of its agents cannot save it from judgment.
Without yielding to any of these extreme views with regard to the mischiefs or the benefits of party, all should agree that the only true and legitimate object of such an association is to uphold, advance, and develop certain principles…
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
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