On the record
If our purpose is peace, why these engines of war?
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner questions the rationale behind military preparations if the goal is to achieve peace.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
Out of this pernicious prejudice have proceeded that persecution and neglect which are the too frequent lot of the world's pioneers.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
Other voices in this conversation
