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The speaking-trumpet of a reckless privateer may contribute to that discord which is the herald of bloodshed itself.
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This quote illustrates Sumner's belief that reckless actions can lead to serious conflicts and violence.
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Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
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