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This famous Opinion, which is without parallel in the annals of jurisprudence, must always be admired as the marvel of technicality in a proceeding where technicality should not intrude.
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Sumner emphasizes the uniqueness and complexity of a particular legal opinion, suggesting it is overly technical for the situation.
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I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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