On the record
It was copied in France, under the lead of Lafayette; and there is no people struggling for Right in either hemisphere who have not felt its inspiration.
Source
gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “It was copied in France, under the lead of Lafayette; and there is no people struggling for Right in either hemisphere…”
Editor's note · Context
Sumner notes the global influence of the Declaration, particularly in France and other nations striving for rights.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
Slave Power, necessity of political action against the, II. 207.
Other voices in this conversation
