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It is only necessary that people should see things as they are, and they will easily see how to deal with them.
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Sumner asserts that understanding reality is essential for effective action in addressing societal issues.
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Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
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