And this is the glory of the Republic, before whose mighty presence, radiant with justice, kings and nobles must disappear as the ghosts of night at the morning sun, while the people, with new-found power and majesty, take their place.
This quote celebrates the Republic's ideals, suggesting that justice will ultimately prevail over tyranny.
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