Quote by: Roger B. Taney

A sovereignty is always presumed to act upon principles of justice, and if, from mistake or oversight, it does injury to a nation or an individual, it is always supposed to be ready and willing to repair it.


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Author Bio


  • NameRoger B. Taney
  • DescriptionUnited States federal judge
  • AliasesRoger Taney; Roger Brooke Taney
  • BornMarch 17, 1777
  • DiedOctober 12, 1864
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionJudge; Lawyer; Politician