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It is in harmony with my life, which places Peace above all things except the Rights of Man.
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Sumner articulates his belief that peace is paramount, second only to human rights.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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