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Quotes by Charles Sumner
Epilogue. The true greatness of nations is in those qualities which constitute the greatness of the individual.— filed under Character
No true and permanent Fame can be founded except in labors which promote the happiness of mankind.— filed under Fame
Let the bugles sound the Truce of God to the whole world forever.— filed under Peace
Passport. The Hotel at Paris. By the Law of Slavery, man, created in the image of God, is divested of the human character, and declared to be a mere chattel.— filed under Slavery
Enterprise. Address at New York. May 9, 1859. Where Slavery is there Liberty cannot be; and where Liberty is there Slavery cannot be.— filed under Slavery
Pamphlet. 1884. The appointing power of the Pope is treated as a public trust, and not as a personal perquisite.— filed under Trust