The prejudice of caste and a false interpretation of the Constitution cannot prevail against justice and common sense, both of which are on your side; and I may add the Constitution also, which, when properly interpreted, is clearly on your side.
Sumner argues that justice and proper constitutional interpretation will prevail over prejudice.
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Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.
Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.
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