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Against this lofty truth the assaults of the adversary are no better than the arrows of barbarians vainly shot at the sun.
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Sumner uses a metaphor to illustrate the resilience of truth against opposition, likening it to the sun.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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