Charles Sumner: “Standing on the shoulders of the Past, Man stands also on the…”

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Standing on the shoulders of the Past, Man stands also on the shoulders of every science discovered, every art advanced, every truth declared.

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This quote illustrates the interconnectedness of human knowledge and progress, building on past discoveries.

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

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

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

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

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Charles Sumner: “Standing on the shoulders of the Past, Man stands also on the shoulders of every science discovered, every art advanced…”