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Insult not human nature by pretending that its most cherished rights can be sacrificed without solemn authority.
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of respecting human rights and the authority required to infringe upon them.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
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