But I do affirm, confidently, that the genius of our institutions favors civil life rather than military life,--and that, in harmony with this, it is our duty, whenever the public interests will permit, to limit and restrict the sphere of military influence.
Sumner emphasizes the importance of prioritizing civil governance over military influence in a republic.
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