Political Quotes

Editor's note · Context

Sumner argues that the rights of man are inherently universal and should be recognized as such.

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Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.

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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!

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Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.

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I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.

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