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William Still

Author and key figure in the Underground Railroad.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters, &c., Narrating the Hardships, Hair-Breadth Escapes and Death Struggles of the Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom, As Related by Themselves and Others, or Witnessed by the Author." by Still, William

Core Belief

"All people are created equal and deserve freedom from oppression. It is a moral imperative to actively resist slavery and provide assistance to those seeking liberation."

Worldview

The world is divided between the forces of good (those fighting for freedom) and evil (the slaveholders and their allies). He believes that through collective action and faith in God, the forces of good will ultimately triumph.

Personality

Passionate, dedicated, and courageous, Still is driven by a deep sense of justice and compassion for the enslaved. He is meticulous in recording details and committed to aiding fugitives, yet also humble and self-effacing.

In Their Own Words

"Thou shall not deliver unto his master the servant that has escaped from his master unto thee."

"I am more and more constrained to believe that the reasons, which years ago led me to aid the bondman and preserve the records of his sufferings, are to-day quite as potent in convincing me that the necessity of the times requires this testimony."

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