I like to believe that it can be completely done only by constant, incessant advance in all things,--in knowledge, in science, in art, and lastly in government itself, destined to be the bright consummation, on earth, of all knowledge, all science, and all art.
Sumner advocates for continuous improvement across various fields, including government, as essential for human advancement.
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