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Joseph Story

And it is no less true, that personal security and private property rest entirely upon the wisdom, the stability, and the integrity of the courts of justice.

Joseph Story

Wisdom

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The safety of individuals and their ownership rights depend completely on how fair, consistent, and honest the judicial system is. Without wise and trustworthy courts, personal security and property cannot be reliably protected.

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