Man is a name of honor for a king;
Additions take away from each chief thing.
CHAPMAN, _Bussy d’Ambois_, Act IV. Sc. 1.
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All men have the same rational nature and the same powers of
conscience, and all are equally made for indefinite improvement
of these divine faculties, and for the happiness to be found
in their virtuous use. Who that comprehends these gifts
does not see that the diversities of the race vanish before
them?--CHANNING, _Slavery_: Works, Vol. II. p. 21.
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The Christian philosopher sees in every man a partaker of
his own nature and a brother of his own species.--CHALMERS,
_Utility of Missions_: Works, Vol. XI. p. 244.