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The time you give will be saved to the country hereafter a thousand-fold.
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Sumner argues that investing time in education and societal improvement will yield significant benefits in the future.
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It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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