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No folding of the hands, no putting off till to-morrow what can be done to-day, no hesitation, no timidity, but action, action, action, straightforward, manly, devoted action.
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Sumner passionately advocates for immediate and decisive action, rejecting inaction and timidity in the face of challenges.
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