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His comprehensive office was Justice; his special duty was Liberty.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “His comprehensive office was Justice; his special duty was Liberty.”
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Sumner defines the roles of Justice and Liberty in a legal context, emphasizing their importance.
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