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He could not hold his peace; his message he was compelled to deliver in the ears of the nation whether its leaders would hear or forbear.
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Archibald Henry Grimké
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gutenberg.orgArchibald Henry Grimké: “He could not hold his peace; his message he was compelled to deliver in the ears of the nation whether its leaders would…”
Editor's note · Context
Grimké emphasizes the urgency and necessity of delivering a message of justice regardless of the audience's willingness to listen.
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