On the record
It would stand in silent majesty, pointing its granite finger up to Heaven and to God--an everlasting witness against all Slavery, and all its abettors or defenders.
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Henry Ward Beecher
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Editor's note · Context
This quote serves as a powerful symbol of resistance against slavery, emphasizing the enduring legacy of liberty.
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