Charles Sumner: “Shall a people endure political oppression, or the denial of freedom, without resistance?”

Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.

It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.

In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.

I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.