Charles Sumner: “Not now for the first time in human struggles has Truth, when most…”

On the record

Not now for the first time in human struggles has Truth, when most dishonored, seemed most radiant, gathering glory even out of obloquy.

Said by

Massachusetts

Source

Sumner highlights the paradox of truth shining brightest in times of dishonor, suggesting resilience in the face of adversity.

More from Charles Sumner

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

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

Slave Power, necessity of political action against the, II. 207.

Working-men of Europe, desire abolition of war, XVIII. 236.

Other voices in this conversation

Charles Sumner: “Not now for the first time in human struggles has Truth, when most dishonored, seemed most radiant, gathering glory even…”