But the principle then declared has been sapped on the one side by the conspiracies of tyranny seeking the suppression of liberal institutions, and on the other by a generous sympathy breaking forth from time to time in their support.
Sumner discusses the dual forces of tyranny and support for liberal institutions affecting political principles.
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