Quote by William Seward

There is a higher law than the Constitution.

There is a higher law than the Constitution.

Summary

This quote suggests that there exists a set of moral or ethical principles that hold greater authority than the laws outlined in the Constitution. It implies that while the Constitution serves as a legal and foundational document for a nation, there are fundamental values or a divine code of conduct that should guide individuals and societies, surpassing the limitations of any written law. This may allude to the idea that certain rights and principles should be upheld regardless of legal frameworks, addressing the existence of intrinsic human rights or universal principles beyond the bounds of a constitution.

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Constitution

By William Seward

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