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Wherever patriotism and philanthropy have glowed brightest; wherever piety and a devout religious sentiment have burned most fervently, there has been the most decided recognition of the universal rights of man.
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Mann connects patriotism, philanthropy, and religious sentiment to the recognition of universal human rights.
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