I rejoice that my life has been prolonged to this day,--that I am permitted to behold the dawnings of ancient Liberty through the broken openings of the clouds, which for more than fifty years the spirit of Slavery has extended over this Union.
Sumner expresses gratitude for witnessing the emergence of liberty after years of oppression.
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They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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