Abolition Quote by William Wilberforce
![“So enormous, so dreadful, so irremediable did the [slave] trade's wickedness appear that my own mind was completely made up for abolition. Let the consequences be what they would: I from this time determined that I would never rest until I had effected its abolition.” quote by William Wilberforce](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3c6/william-wilberforce-8564_abolition_so-enormous-so-dreadful-so-irremediable_2916519.jpg)
“So enormous, so dreadful, so irremediable did the [slave] trade's wickedness appear that my own mind was completely made up for abolition. Let the consequences be what they would: I from this time determined that I would never rest until I had effected its abolition.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary debate on abolition, 1807
Moral outrage over slavery fuels unwavering commitment to end it
In simple terms: Abolition is a moral imperative demanding relentless effort
Key Takeaway
Commit to justice
Themes
abolition
morality
determination
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
historical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political reform
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
human rights
ethical activism
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to persist against injustice?
- How can moral conviction sustain long‑term activism?
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