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Here is a just centralism; here is a generous imperialism.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner describes a positive form of centralism and imperialism as beneficial for the nation.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
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