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The freed people are well enough; they do not know as much as could be desired, but they know quite as much as could be expected, and are open to instruction.
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Sumner reflects on the capabilities and readiness of freed people for education and self-improvement after emancipation.
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I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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