From his habit of speaking of “millions” of people and “millions” of money, he was known as Messer Millioni, or the millionaire, being the earliest instance in history of a designation so common in our prosperous age.
Sumner discusses the historical significance of a figure known as Messer Millioni, who was recognized for his references to wealth.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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!
Their existence is a disgrace to civilization; for it implies the common consent of nations to the Arbitrament of War, as regulated by these laws.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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