Charles Sumner: “This, Sir, is the time to rejoice: for there is a time to lament, and…”

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This, Sir, is the time to rejoice: for there is a time to lament, and there is a time also to enjoy; and this is a time for joy.

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Massachusetts

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In this statement, Sumner emphasizes the importance of recognizing moments of joy amidst the struggles of life.

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Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

Working-men of Europe, desire abolition of war, XVIII. 236.

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

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Charles Sumner: “This, Sir, is the time to rejoice: for there is a time to lament, and there is a time also to enjoy; and this is a time…”