The one is an artificial body, the other is a natural body; and while the former, overwhelmed by insurrection or war, may change or die, the latter can change or die only with the extinction of the community itself, whatever its name or its form.
Sumner distinguishes between the artificial and natural bodies of a State, noting their differing fates in times of conflict.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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