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On the contrary, there is between them discord; they differ from each other,--one seeking unity for these two Governments, the other seeking to sell his country for a price.
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Sumner highlights the discord between two leaders in Dominica, one seeking unity and the other seeking profit.
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Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
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