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The Common Law he had made his own, and mastered well its whole arsenal of Freedom.
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Sumner praises the mastery of Common Law, which he believes is essential for understanding freedom.
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Their existence is a disgrace to civilization; for it implies the common consent of nations to the Arbitrament of War, as regulated by these laws.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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