Charles Sumner: “And this, according to Kant, in the succession of years, by a sure…”

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And this, according to Kant, in the succession of years, by a sure progress, is the irresistible tendency of nations.

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He references Kant's philosophy, suggesting that nations have an inherent tendency towards progress and unity over time.

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Charles Sumner: “And this, according to Kant, in the succession of years, by a sure progress, is the irresistible tendency of nations.”