A biography for Carl Schurzhasn’t been written yet.
“From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests; you cannot subvert your neighbor's rights without striking a dangerous blow at your own.”
“My country right or wrong; when right, to keep her right; when wrong, to put her right.”
“Ideals are like the stars: we never reach them, but like the mariners of the sea, we chart our course by them.”
“If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to guarantee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors. There is no other.”