It is true examples of disinterested benevolence and individual sacrifices are numerous, particularly in the Southern States; but no systematic, vigorous, and successful measures have been made to overthrow this fabric of oppression.
Grimké critiques the lack of organized efforts to dismantle the system of slavery despite instances of individual benevolence.
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