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Better always a government of law than of men.
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Sumner advocates for the rule of law over personal rule.
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I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
Controlled by such a code, employing such representatives, sustained by such agencies, animated by such Furies, and producing such fruits of tears and bitterness, it must be open to question.
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