“The standard of matrimony is erected by affection and purity, and does not depend upon the height, or bulk, or color, or wealth, or poverty of individuals. Water will seek its level; nature will have free course; and heart will answer to heart.”
Quote by William Lloyd Garrison
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William Lloyd Garrison
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. more
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