Charles Sumner Quotes About Civil War

Quotes about: Civil War

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

  Charles Sumner

  Country, Rights, Political

  Charles Sumner (1876). “The Works of Charles Sumner”

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

  Charles Sumner

  Men, Humanity, Civil War

  Charles Sumner (1850). “Orations and Speeches [1845-1850]”, p.122

• Whether the Union stands or falls, I believe the profession of arms will henceforth be more desirable and more respected than it has been hitherto.

  Charles Sumner

  War, Believe, Fall

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