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Such antagonisms can be prevented by wise foresight more easily than they can be cured after their development is either intentionally or carelessly permitted.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “Such antagonisms can be prevented by wise foresight more easily than they can be cured after their development is either…”
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Blaine advocates for proactive measures to prevent racial conflicts before they arise.
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