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There is something even in criminal boldness which we are disposed to admire.
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Sumner reflects on the admiration that can arise from boldness, even in wrongdoing.
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Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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.
Controlled by such a code, employing such representatives, sustained by such agencies, animated by such Furies, and producing such fruits of tears and bitterness, it must be open to question.
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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