“Now to act with integrity, according to that strength of mind and body with which our creator hath endowed each of use, appears necessary for all.”
Quote by John Woolman
Work
The Works of John Woolman: In Two Parts
This volume gathers the surviving writings of John Woolman, a prominent Quaker activist from colonial America known for his principled opposition to slavery. The collection includes his influential journal, which documents his spiritual journey and travels among Quaker communities, along with his essays and testimonies calling for the abolition of human bondage. Woolman's writing is recognized for its simplicity, sincerity, and deep ethical conviction, reflecting the Quaker Values of peace, equality, and inner light. The work stands as an important historical document of early American religious and social reform thought, representing one of the earliest sustained written arguments against slavery produced in the American colonies. more
Author
John Woolman
John Woolman was a prominent eighteenth-century merchant and Quaker social reformer from Pennsylvania. He is known for his advocacy of peace, justice, and the abolition of slavery. Woolman's writings and personal example influenced many in the movement for social reform. more
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