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.
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No true and permanent fame can be founded except in labors which promote the happiness of mankind.
This quote is just one of 7 total Charles Sumner quotes in our collection. Charles Sumner is known for saying '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.' as well as some of the following quotes.