Political Quotes

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I like to believe that it can be completely done only by constant, incessant advance in all things,--in knowledge, in science, in art, and lastly in government itself, destined to be the bright consummation, on earth, of all knowledge, all science, and all art.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner advocates for continuous improvement across various fields, including government, as essential for human advancement.

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