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Surely, such a change is of immense gravity, and should be made only under all possible solemnities and safeguards.
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of careful consideration when making significant changes to governance.
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It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
Controlled by such a code, employing such representatives, sustained by such agencies, animated by such Furies, and producing such fruits of tears and bitterness, it must be open to question.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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