Laws and constitutions ought to be weighed... to constitute that which is most conducing to the establishment of justice and liberty. (Algernon Sydney)

Laws and constitutions ought to be weighed... to constitute that which is most conducing to the establishment of justice and liberty.

Algernon Sydney

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