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William Lloyd Garrison was an American journalist and abolitionist. Born on December 12, 1805, and died on May 24, 1879, Garrison was a prominent figure in the American abolitionist movement. Known for his radical stance against slavery and strong moral beliefs, he was one of the key figures in the fight against slavery in the United States.

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Famous William Lloyd Garrison Quotes

“Wherever there is a human being, I see God-given rights inherent in that being, whatever may be the sex or complexion.”

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Book:The Words of Garrison: A Centennial Selection (1805-1905) of Characteristic Sentiments from the Writings of William Lloyd Garrison

Source: The Words of Garrison: A Centennial Selection (1805-1905) of Characteristic Sentiments from the Writings of William Lloyd Garrison

“You can not possibly have a broader basis for government than that which includes all the people, with all their rights in their hands, and with an equal power to maintain their rights.”

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Book:The Words of Garrison: A Centennial Selection (1805-1905) of Characteristic Sentiments from the Writings of William Lloyd Garrison

Source: The Words of Garrison: A Centennial Selection (1805-1905) of Characteristic Sentiments from the Writings of William Lloyd Garrison

“My crime is that I will not go with the multitude to do evil. My singularity is that when I say that freedom is of God and slavery is of the devil, I mean just what I say. My fanaticism is that I insist on the American people abolishing slavery, or ceasing to prate on the rights of man.”

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Book:No Compromise with Slavery: An Address Delivered in the Broadway Tabernacle, New York, February 14, 1854

Source: No Compromise with Slavery: An Address Delivered in the Broadway Tabernacle, New York, February 14, 1854

“Our country is the world, our countrymen are all mankind. We love the land of our nativity, only as we love all other lands. The interests, rights, and liberties of American citizens are no more dear to us than are those of the whole human race. Hence we can allow no appeal to patriotism, to revenge any national insult or injury.”

Source: Selections from the writings and speeches of William Lloyd Garrison: With an appendix ...