5 James Russell Lowell Quotes on Freedom

James Russell Lowell quotes on freedom

10. They are slaves who fear to speak For the fallen and the weak; They are slaves who will not choose Hatred, scoffing, and abuse, Rather than in silence shrink From the truth they needs must think; They are slaves who dare not be In the right with two or three.

12. I first drew in New England's air, and from her hardy breast Sucked in the tyrant-hating milk that will not let me rest.

50. And I honor the man who is willing to sink Half his present repute for the freedom to think, And, when he has thought, be his cause strong or weak, Will risk t'other half for the freedom to speak.

59. I du believe with all my soul In the gret Press's freedom, To pint the people to the goal An' in the traces lead 'em.

81. It was in making education not only common to all, but in some sense compulsory on all, that the destiny of the free republics of America was practically settled.