Political Quotes

Editor's note · Context

This quote reflects Sumner's belief in the importance of integrity in political representation.

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The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.

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Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.

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