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Sumner expresses a moment of pride related to a significant event in his life.

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But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.

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Their existence is a disgrace to civilization; for it implies the common consent of nations to the Arbitrament of War, as regulated by these laws.

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Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.

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Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.

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