On the record
Each nation is attached to its own imperfect system, as to its own language.
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
He notes that nations cling to their own measurement systems, similar to their languages, despite imperfections.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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!
It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
Other voices in this conversation
