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It is as practical as justice, as practical as humanity, as practical as duty, which cannot be postponed.
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of practical justice and humanity in his arguments.
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Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
Controlled by such a code, employing such representatives, sustained by such agencies, animated by such Furies, and producing such fruits of tears and bitterness, it must be open to question.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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