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The Abolitionism which I advocate is as absolute as the law of God, and as unyielding as His throne.
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William Lloyd Garrison
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gutenberg.orgThe Abolitionism which I advocate is as absolute as the law of God, and as unyielding as His throne.
Garrison describes his vision of abolitionism as absolute and unwavering, likening it to divine law.
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