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I see, too, the assassins have since sought your life.… You have struck a mighty blow at the very existence of Slavery.
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Sumner acknowledges the dangers faced by those opposing slavery and emphasizes the significance of their actions.
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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…
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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