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He spoke well always, but he believed in deeds rather than words, although speech with him was a deed.
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Sumner acknowledges the value of both speech and action, suggesting that effective communication is itself a form of action.
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Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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