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What if I am rich, and another is poor--strong, and he is weak--intelligent, and he is benighted--elevated, and he is depraved?
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William Lloyd Garrison
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gutenberg.orgWilliam Lloyd Garrison: “What if I am rich, and another is poor--strong, and he is weak--intelligent, and he is benighted--elevated, and he is…”
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This quote illustrates Garrison's argument against social hierarchies based on wealth, strength, or intelligence.
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