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Revolutions never go backwards.

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Wendell Phillips
Age: 72 †
Born: 1811
Born: November 29
Died: 1884
Died: February 2
Jurist
Lawyer
Politician
Boston
Massachusetts
Revolutions
Backwards
Revolution
Never

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The Puritan did not stop to think he recognized God in his soul, and acted.
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Difference of religion breeds more quarrels than difference of politics.
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Agitation prevents rebellion, keeps the peace, and secures progress. Every step she gains is gained forever. Muskets are the weapons of animals. Agitation is the atmosphere of the brains.
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