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In this surrender—if such it may be called—the National Government does not even stoop to conquer. It simply lifts itself to the height of its original principle. The early efforts of its best negotiators, the patriotic trial of its soldiers … may at last prevail.

— Charles Sumner

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If a man has done evil in his life, he must not be complimented in marble.

By the Law of Slavery, man, created in the image of God, is divested of the human character, and declared to be a mere chattel.

No true and permanent Fame can be founded except in labors which promote the happiness of mankind.

The phrase "public office is a public trust," has of late become common property.

Worse than any heathen or pagan abroad are those in our midst who are false to our institutions.

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