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The king, in Magna Charta, promised that he would deny justice to no one.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “The king, in Magna Charta, promised that he would deny justice to no one.”
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Sumner references the promise of justice made in the Magna Carta, emphasizing its importance for all individuals.
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