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There is no necessity for feeding an army of military idlers and eaters.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner critiques the economic burden of maintaining large standing armies.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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