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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

“When I want to find the vanguard of the people I look to the uneasy dreams of an aristocracy and find what they dread most.”

Class Revolution Slavery Abolition

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“Political convulsions, like geological upheavings usher in new epochs of the world's progress.”

World Political Progress Revolution

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“Revolution is the only thing, the only power, that ever worked out freedom for any people. The powers that have ruled long and learned to love ruling, will never give up that prerogative until they must, till they see the certainty of overthrow and destruction if they do not. To plant-to revolutionize-these are the twin stars that have ruled our pathway. What have we then to dread in the word Revolution-we, the children of rebels!”

People Ifs Giving Children Long Stars Revolution Giving Up Destruction Plant Certainty Rebel Dread Twins Ruling Never Giving Up Pathways Prerogative

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“Revolutions never go backwards.”

Revolution Backwards

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“Revolutions are not made, they come.”

Made Revolution Rebellious

Book:Speeches, Lectures, and Letters

Source: Speeches, Lectures, and Letters

“Revolutions are not made: they come. A revolution is as natural a growth as an oak. It comes out of the past. Its foundations are laid far back.”

Made Past Growth Natural Revolution Foundation Oaks

Book:Speeches, Lectures, and Letters

Source: Speeches, Lectures, and Letters

“Politics is but the common pulse-beat, of which revolution is the fever-spasm.”

Political Politics Common Revolution Beats Pulse Fever

Book:Speeches, Lectures, and Letters

Source: Speeches, Lectures, and Letters