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His strong sense and the completeness of his devotion to party made him strenuous always for those commanding principles by which Humanity is advanced.
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This quote illustrates Sumner's belief in the importance of strong principles for advancing humanity through political action.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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