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Here is opportunity on a surpassing scale,--employed, I am sure, to advance the best interests of the human family; and if these are advanced, no nation can suffer.
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Sumner articulates the potential for great benefit to humanity through the opportunities available in his role.
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I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
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.
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!
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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