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Thus will the law be an instrument of improvement, necessary in precise proportion to existing prejudice.
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Sumner argues that the law serves as a tool for societal improvement, particularly in the face of prejudice.
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The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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!
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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