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The postponement of a controversy is not a settlement, and here was nothing but postponement, leaving the old cloud hanging over the country, ready to burst at the motion of England or France.
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In this quote, Sumner critiques the idea of postponing disputes as a solution, warning that unresolved issues can lead to future conflicts.
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