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Let that flag be the light to your footsteps.
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Sumner emphasizes the guiding principle of freedom and justice symbolized by the flag.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
Without yielding to any of these extreme views with regard to the mischiefs or the benefits of party, all should agree that the only true and legitimate object of such an association is to uphold, advance, and develop certain principles…
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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