Charles Sumner: “The passion for acquisition, so strong in the individual, is not less…”

On the record

The passion for acquisition, so strong in the individual, is not less strong in the community.

Said by

Massachusetts

Source

Sumner reflects on the strong desire for acquisition present in both individuals and communities.

More from Charles Sumner

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

Slave Power, necessity of political action against the, II. 207.

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

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

Other voices in this conversation

Charles Sumner: “The passion for acquisition, so strong in the individual, is not less strong in the community.”