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“Physical bravery is an animal instinct; moral bravery is much higher and truer courage.”

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Wendell Phillips

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. more

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