Associating and harmonizing from opposite quarters to promote a common cause, we learn to forget former differences, and to appreciate the motives of each other,--also how trivial are the matters on which we disagree, compared with the Great Issue on which we all agree.
Sumner emphasizes the importance of unity among diverse groups working towards a common goal, transcending past disagreements.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
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