Quote by Charles Sumner

From the beginning of our history the country has been afflicted with compromise. It is by compromise that human rights have been ;abandoned.

From the beginning of our history the country has been affli

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This quote suggests that compromise has been a persistent issue throughout the history of a country. It argues that compromise has often led to the abandonment or neglect of human rights. In this context, compromise is seen as diluting or sacrificing principles, values, and the well-being of individuals in order to reach an agreement or resolve conflicts. The quote implies a criticism of compromising on essential ethical considerations, indicating that it can result in the erosion of fundamental rights and liberties.

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