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Who has not observed, that, independently of original endowment, the progress of the individual depends upon the influences about him?
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Sumner reflects on the importance of external influences on individual progress.
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But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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