On the record
If thou canst consent to exchange the precepts of the Bible for the opinions of such a body of men as now sit on the destinies of this nation, I cannot.
Said by
Angelina Emily Grimké
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gutenberg.orgIf thou canst consent to exchange the precepts of the Bible for the opinions of such a body of men as now sit on the destinies of this nation, I cannot.
Grimké expresses her refusal to prioritize the opinions of men in power over biblical principles.
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