On the record
That hatred and the Puritanical sternness and intolerance of his nature had on the contrary intensified his temper and purpose as an anti-slavery leader.
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Archibald Henry Grimké
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gutenberg.orgArchibald Henry Grimké: “That hatred and the Puritanical sternness and intolerance of his nature had on the contrary intensified his temper and…”
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This statement illustrates how Sumner's experiences intensified his commitment to anti-slavery activism.
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