Charles Sumner: “Such a pretension, espoused with ardor, as a practical rule, must…”

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Such a pretension, espoused with ardor, as a practical rule, must naturally exercise a disturbing influence.

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Sumner warns that embracing false pretensions about sovereignty can lead to societal disruption.

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Charles Sumner: “Such a pretension, espoused with ardor, as a practical rule, must naturally exercise a disturbing influence.”