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The swagger of a bully is called chivalry; a swiftness to quarrel is called courage; the bludgeon is adopted as substitute for argument; and assassination is lifted to be one of the Fine Arts.
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Sumner critiques the false notions of bravery and honor that justify violence and oppression.
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