Looking into his soul, he will there find the great irreversible Law of Right, universal for the nation as for himself, commanding to do unto others as we would have them do unto us; and under the safeguard of this universal law I now place the rights of all mankind.
Sumner highlights the universal law of right that governs both individuals and nations, advocating for mutual respect.
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