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Wendell Phillips was a distinguished American lawyer, abolitionist, and orator. Born on November 29, 1811, he was a leading figure in the abolitionist movement and a vocal opponent of slavery. Known for his eloquent speeches and advocacy for civil rights, Phillips passed away on February 2, 1884.

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Famous Wendell Phillips Quotes

“Liberty knows nothing but victories. Soldiers call Bunker Hill a defeat; but liberty dates from it though Warren lay dead on the field.”

Knows Liberty Fields Victory Lays Defeat Soldier Hills Bunkers Bunker Hill

Book:Speeches, Lectures, and Letters

Source: Speeches, Lectures, and Letters

“Government arrogates to itself that it alone forms men. Everybody knows that government never began anything. It is the whole world that thinks and governs.”

Thinking Knows Men World Whole Government Form Whole World

Book:Wendell Phillips on Civil Rights and Freedom

Source: Wendell Phillips on Civil Rights and Freedom

“Our agitation, you know, helps keep yours alive in the rank and file.”

Knows War Helping Alive Civil War Files Agitation

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“Do not take the yardstick of your ignorance to measure what the ancients knew, and call everything which you do not know lies. Do not call things untrue because they are marvelous, but give them a fair consideration.”

Knows Giving Lying Ignorance Fairs Consideration Marvelous Untrue Yardsticks

Author:Wendell Phillips

“Many men know how to flatter, few men know how to praise.”

Knows Know How Praise

Author:Wendell Phillips