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Sumner identifies public education as a crucial element for a successful society.

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They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.

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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.

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I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.

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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…

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