May the sun never set on American baseball.
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The fundamental basis of this Nation's law was given to Moses on the Mount. The fundamental basis of our Bill of Rights comes from the teachings which we get from Exodus and St. Matthew, from Isaiah and St. Paul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the deep roots of U.S. law and values in religious teachings.
Harry S. Truman asserts that the foundations of American law and the Bill of Rights are heavily influenced by biblical teachings, specifically referencing figures such as Moses, St. Matthew, Isaiah, and St. Paul. This suggests that the moral and ethical frameworks of the nation are intertwined with historical religious principles, implying that law is not solely a human construct but also guided by divine inspiration.
Themes
LawRightsReligionMoralityEthics
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on the importance of law, one might reference this quote to highlight the moral foundations of legal systems.
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