True; but you have in Spain the old Castilian pride and faith born of that immense empire; and yet our interests with Spain at this moment, or, in other words, our opportunities in that kingdom, are not more important than in the smaller kingdom of Belgium, which the sun covers in much less than a single hour.
Sumner contrasts the historical pride of Spain with the current diplomatic opportunities in Belgium, suggesting Belgium is more significant at the moment.
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