Charles Sumner: “Much rather would I see the party to which I am dedicated, under the…”

On the record

Much rather would I see the party to which I am dedicated, under the image of a life-boat not to be sunk by wind or wave.

Said by

Massachusetts

Source

Sumner uses the metaphor of a life-boat to express his desire for a resilient political party.

More from Charles Sumner

The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.

Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

Other voices in this conversation

Charles Sumner: “Much rather would I see the party to which I am dedicated, under the image of a life-boat not to be sunk by wind or…”