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Beneath differences of language, governments, religion, race, color, he discerned the underlying human principle and passion, which make all races kin, all men brothers.
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Archibald Henry Grimké
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gutenberg.orgBeneath differences of language, governments, religion, race, color, he discerned the underlying human principle and passion, which make all races kin, all men brothers.
Grimké emphasizes the shared humanity that transcends cultural and racial differences.
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