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Here I leave for the present this enormous unrepublican pretension, waiting to hear if it can again find an apologist.
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Sumner critiques the lack of accountability in government, emphasizing the need for public scrutiny.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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