On the record
The practice of the law, while sharpening the intellect, is too apt to cramp the faculties within the narrow limits of form, and to restrain the genial currents of the soul.
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner reflects on the limitations of legal practice on intellectual and emotional growth.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
Other voices in this conversation
