Charles Sumner: “Human rights, whether in a multitude or the solitary individual, are…”

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Human rights, whether in a multitude or the solitary individual, are entitled to equal and unhesitating support.

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This quote reflects Sumner's belief in the equal importance of human rights for all individuals, regardless of their circumstances.

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Charles Sumner: “Human rights, whether in a multitude or the solitary individual, are entitled to equal and unhesitating support.”