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I begin with Burke, who saw all questions with the intuitions of the statesman, and expressed himself with the eloquence of the orator.
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Sumner praises Edmund Burke for his insightful political understanding and eloquent expression.
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I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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