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Scarcely any other judicial act of Marshall's life reveals so clearly his moral stature and strength.
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “Scarcely any other judicial act of Marshall's life reveals so clearly his moral stature and strength.”
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Beveridge reflects on the significance of a particular judicial act by John Marshall, highlighting his moral integrity.
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