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It has its evils but they are incidental, and their influence is limited to times and places, while the advantages are universal and enduring.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “It has its evils but they are incidental, and their influence is limited to times and places, while the advantages are…”
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Boutwell acknowledges that while there are drawbacks to a system, its benefits are far-reaching and lasting.
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