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Sumner discusses the advantages that gamblers have in uncertain economic conditions.

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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.

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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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Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.

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