But if any among you thinks that Philip will maintain his power by having occupied forts and havens and the like, this is a mistake.… Impossible is it, impossible, Athenians, to acquire a solid power by injustice and perjury and falsehood.
Sumner argues that true power cannot be maintained through injustice and deceit, referencing the Athenians.
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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.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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