Charles Sumner: “To govern according to law may sometimes be an usurper’s wish, but can…”

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To govern according to law may sometimes be an usurper’s wish, but can seldom be in his power.

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Sumner emphasizes the limitations of those who seek to govern unlawfully, highlighting the inherent challenges they face.

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Charles Sumner: “To govern according to law may sometimes be an usurper’s wish, but can seldom be in his power.”