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Overthrowing an oppressive injustice, we give full scope to the principles of the National Government, and fulfil the “idea of a perfect commonwealth” which has charmed the visions of philosophy and poetry.
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Sumner advocates for the overthrow of injustice to realize the ideals of a perfect society.
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