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Would you conquer Nature, follow Nature; and here, would you conquer physical diversities, follow that moral law declared by our fathers, which is the highest law of Nature, and supreme above all men.
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of following moral law as a guiding principle in overcoming natural and societal challenges.
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