Claiming for all the largest liberty of a true Civilization, it compresses all within the constraints of Justice; nor does it allow any man to assert a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to do right.
Sumner advocates for liberty constrained by justice, emphasizing moral responsibility.
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