They are not to be regarded merely as curiosities, for they are all adopted and enforced in the national courts; so that even the most brutal language becomes not merely the voice of the law, but the voice of the nation also.
Sumner argues that brutal language in law reflects the nation's voice and not just the courts.
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Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
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