William Graham Sumner, (1840-1910) American classical liberal (now a branch of "libertarianism" in political philosophy), social scientist, professor of sociology, polymath Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page William Graham Sumner Quote “Civil liberty is the status of the man who is guaranteed by law and civil institutions the exclusive employment of all his own powers for his own welfare.”William Graham Sumner ~ William Graham Sumner (1840-1910) American classical liberal (now a branch of "libertarianism" in political philosophy), social scientist, professor of sociology, polymathThe Forgotten Man and Other Essays, 1919 Power Ratings and Comments SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This William Graham Sumner quote is found in these categories: Power quotes About William Graham Sumner Bio of William Graham Sumner Quotations by William Graham Sumner Books by/about William Graham Sumner William Graham Sumner videos William Graham Sumner on Wikipedia Astrological chart for William Graham Sumner