Wendell Phillips
An eloquent orator and abolitionist.
Core Belief
"The importance of freedom, equality, and social justice for all. He believed in challenging injustice and fighting for the rights of the oppressed."
Worldview
A world where injustice and oppression must be challenged at every turn. He viewed himself as a voice for the voiceless.
Personality
Passionate, courageous, and principled. He was known for his unwavering commitment to social justice, his powerful oratory, and his willingness to stand alone for his beliefs.
In Their Own Words
"The star of Massachusetts has shone the brighter for shining alone!"
"Such a speech in Faneuil Hall must be answered in Faneuil Hall."
"They taught me that down in those hearts, which loved a principle for itself, asked no man's leave to think or speak, true to their convictions, no matter at what hazard, flowed the real blood of '76, of 1640, of the hemlock-drinker of Athens, and of the martyr-saints of Jerusalem. I thank them for it!"
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