Charles Sumner: “Against principles precedents may for a while prevail; but the time…”

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Against principles precedents may for a while prevail; but the time comes when that which is mortal must yield to that which is immortal.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner argues that while precedents may hold sway temporarily, ultimately, enduring principles will prevail.

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Charles Sumner: “Against principles precedents may for a while prevail; but the time comes when that which is mortal must yield to that…”