Charles Sumner Quotes

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Charles Sumner, a prominent American politician and senator from Massachusetts, was known for his staunch abolitionist stance and advocacy for civil rights during the 19th century. His impassioned speeches against slavery and discrimination, notably his "Crime Against Kansas" speech, cemented his legacy as a leading figure in the anti-slavery movement and a champion for equality and justice.

"No true and permanent fame can be founded except in labors which promote the happiness of mankind."

"No true and permanent fame can be founded except in labors which promote the happiness of mankind."

Happiness, Fame, Mankind

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"From the beginning of our history the country has been afflicted with compromise. It is by compromise that human rights have been abandoned."

"From the beginning of our history the country has been afflicted with compromise. It is by compromise that human rights have been abandoned."

History, Beginning, Compromise, Country

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"The age of chivalry has gone; the age of humanity has come."

"The age of chivalry has gone; the age of humanity has come."

Age, Chivalry, Humanity

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"I have never known a man who was sensual in his youth, who was high-minded when old."

"I have never known a man who was sensual in his youth, who was high-minded when old."

Man, Old, Youth

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"The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation, sustained, enlightened and decorated by the intellect of man."

"The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation, sustained, enlightened and decorated by the intellect of man."

Humanity, Intellect

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