Charles Sumner Quotes

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

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

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

The age of chivalry has gone; the age of humanity has come.
Charles Sumner

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

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Charles Sumner Quotes

Type: Politician Quotes Category: American Politician Quotes Date of Birth: January 6, 1811 Date of Death: March 11, 1874 Nationality: American Find on Amazon: Charles Sumner Related Authors: Benjamin Franklin John McCain Alexander Hamilton Spiro T. Agnew Ron Paul Joe Biden Hillary Clinton Nancy Pelosi Everett Dirksen	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 I have never known a man who was sensual in his youth, who was high-minded when old. Charles Sumner No true and permanent fame can be founded except in labors which promote the happiness of mankind. Charles Sumner The age of chivalry has gone; the age of humanity has come. Charles Sumner The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation, sustained, enlightened and decorated by the intellect of man. Charles Sumner