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I do not think he can; nor am I anxious on account of this new-found Emperor, who will be another King Canute against the rising tide of the American people.
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Sumner expresses skepticism about the French Emperor's ability to influence American affairs, comparing him to King Canute.
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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.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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