Charles Sumner: “His character of pure and courageous principle may be little regarded…”

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His character of pure and courageous principle may be little regarded yet; but as time advances, it will become a guiding luminary.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner believes that a person's true character may not be recognized immediately, but will eventually guide others.

More from Charles Sumner

His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

Slavery and the: speech in New York, XI. 433.

Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

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Charles Sumner: “His character of pure and courageous principle may be little regarded yet; but as time advances, it will become a…”