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Better stand still than move in a wrong direction.
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of caution in economic policy, suggesting that inaction can be preferable to making mistakes.
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I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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