On the record
It is doubly pitiful, when she suffers from a government nursed by her into strength, and quickened by her into those activities which are the highest glory.
Source
gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “It is doubly pitiful, when she suffers from a government nursed by her into strength, and quickened by her into those…”
Editor's note · Context
In this quote, Sumner laments the betrayal of freedom by a government that should protect it.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.
Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.
Other voices in this conversation
