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It is as extended and as immortal as the Republic itself.
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Sumner describes the enduring nature of the pledge to maintain freedom as being as timeless as the Republic itself.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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