Famous Quotes by Charles Sumner

Below are famous quotes by Charles Sumner - US abolitionist politician (1811 - 1874).

From the beginning of our history the country has been afflicted with compromise. It is by compromise that human rights have been abandoned. I insist that this shall cease. The country needs repose after all its trials; it deserves repose. And repose can only be found in everlasting principles.

Return to authors.