All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of upholding the rights of both the majority and the minority in any democratic system. It suggests that while the will of the majority should generally be respected, it must also be reasonable and fair in order to be considered legitimate. Additionally, it stresses the equal rights of the minority and the responsibility of the law to protect those rights, warning against any oppressive actions that might violate them.

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