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But not in vain; for who can listen to the story of his captivity without confessing new admiration for that sublime fidelity to principle which illumined his dungeon?
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

This quote highlights the admiration for a person's unwavering commitment to principles, even in the face of adversity during captivity.

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