Angelina Emily Grimké: “The investigation of the rights of the slave has led me to a better…”

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The investigation of the rights of the slave has led me to a better understanding of my own.

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Angelina Emily Grimké

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Grimké reflects on how her understanding of slavery has deepened her awareness of her own rights as a woman.

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What dost thou mean by saying, her rights are the gifts of honor, rectitude and love?

Slavery must be attacked with the whole power of truth and the sword of the spirit.

My doctrine then is, that whatever it is morally right for man to do, it is morally right for woman to do.

The operation of the laws tends to deprive slaves of religious instruction and consolation.

Angelina Emily Grimké: “The investigation of the rights of the slave has led me to a better understanding of my own.”