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Men ordinarily find in the Constitution what is in themselves; so that the Constitution in its meaning is little more than a reflection of their own inner nature.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Men ordinarily find in the Constitution what is in themselves; so that the Constitution in its meaning is little more…”
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He reflects on how people's interpretations of the Constitution often mirror their own beliefs and values.
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