On the record
Such men will possess a Christian greatness, rendering them unable to do an injury; while their character, instinct with all the guardian virtues, must render their neighbors unable to do an injury to them.
Source
gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Such men will possess a Christian greatness, rendering them unable to do an injury; while their character, instinct with…”
Editor's note · Context
Sumner describes the character of individuals who embody Christian virtues as incapable of causing harm.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
Other voices in this conversation
