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By Jury and Habeas Corpus to save the citizen harmless against all assault is among their duties and rights.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
He emphasizes the importance of jury trials and habeas corpus in safeguarding citizens' rights.
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Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
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