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I take nothing from the good and brave men who have coöperated with you.
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Sumner recognizes the contributions of others in the fight against slavery while maintaining his own stance.
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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!
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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