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Vain is the work of the soldier, if not consummated and crowned by the wisdom of the statesman.
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Sumner argues that military efforts must be complemented by the strategic wisdom of statesmen to achieve lasting peace.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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