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If this nation sent out colonies, it would do so more to extend its commerce than its dominion.
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Sumner argues that the motivation behind colonial expansion would be commerce rather than dominion.
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But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
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