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Such massive, enduring truth! uttered so clearly, definitely, fully!
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Sumner celebrates the enduring and clear truths presented in a speech, highlighting their significance.
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I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
Again I repeat, so long as the War System prevails under the sanction of International Law, these painful incongruities will be apparent.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
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