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Therefore it becomes us to consider well what we do, and to understand the grounds of our conduct.
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Sumner stresses the importance of understanding the implications of legislative actions before proceeding.
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Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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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The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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