Carolina QuotesHuman law must rest its authority ultimately upon the authority of that law which is divine. Far from being rivals or enemies religion and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistance. Indeed, these two sciences run into each other.
James Wilson Connected to the Carolinas
Source
as quoted in The Works of the Honourable James Wilson (Philadelphia: Bronson and Chauncey, 1804), Vol. I, pp. 106 & 103-105.
- year
- 1804
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- pp. 106
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“Human law must rest its authority ultimately upon the author…” James Wilson. Carolina Quotes, record CQ-AE6B104016. https://carolinaquotes.com/quote/ae6b104016
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