I close this book with a statement of the political principles which I think define the duty of the American people in the near future, and from which I hope the Republic will not depart until time shall be no more; and of the simple religious faith in which I was bred, and to which I now hold.
Hoar expresses his political principles and religious beliefs at the conclusion of his autobiography.
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Never rode to the wrong's redressing A worthier paladin.
And now, after the war, another enemy, unarmed, but bringing even greater danger, menaces the Republic.
This Treaty would make us a vulgar, common place empire, controlling subject races and vassal states, in which one class must forever rule and other classes forever obey.
Judge Hoar strenuously insisted that the Judges of the newly created Circuit Courts of the United States should be made up of the best lawyers, without Senatorial dictation.
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