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Time is the gentlest, but most powerful revolutionist.
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Sumner reflects on the transformative power of time in society.
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I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
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