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Wendell Phillips

(1811–1884) Jurist United States

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Wendell Phillips says the right is like an eternal sun that cannot be delayed. He warns that eternal vigilance protects liberty while power often robs the many for the few. He also notes that silence and solitude let the heart beat louder and the soul hear faster.

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Wendell Phillips was a jurist from the United States, best known for Letters of Lydia Maria Child.

Quick Facts About Wendell Phillips

Born
November 29, 1811
Died
February 2, 1884
Nationality
United States
Profession
Jurist
Notable works
Letters of Lydia Maria Child
Spouse
Ann Terry Greene Phillips

About Wendell Phillips

He also campaigned for temperance, advocated for Native American rights, and was a popular public speaker.

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