“It is easy to be independent when all behind you agree with you, but the difficulty comes when nine hundred and ninety-nine of your friends think you are wrong.”
Quote by Wendell Phillips
Work
Speeches, Lectures, and Letters, Second Series
This volume includes a selection of speeches, lectures, and personal correspondences, providing a comprehensive view of the author's intellectual and philosophical perspectives across different areas of interest. more
Author
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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