Phillis Quotes
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Phillis Quotes & Sayings
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When African slave Phillis Wheatley wrote poetry, 18 men came to assess whether that was possible.
— Jacky Fleming
Since my return to America my Master, has at the desire of my friends in England given me my freedom.
— Phillis Wheatley
In every human Beast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance.
— Phillis Wheatley
Remember, Christians, Negroes, black as Cain, /May be refin'd and join th' angelic train.
— Phillis Wheatley
Thou didst, in strains of eloquence refin'd, Inflame the soul, and captivate the mind.
— Phillis Wheatley
Sukhvinder wished that she could be more like Krystal: funny and tough; impossible to intimidate; always coming out fighting.
— J.K. Rowling
May be refined, and join the angelic train.
— Phillis Wheatley
Through thickest gloom look back, immortal shade,On that confusion which thy death has made. — Phillis Wheatley
I'll show Dunky he's not the only one in the family who can rush foolishly into danger!
— Christopher Healy
Proceed, great chief, with virtue on thy sideThy every action let the goddess guide.
— Phillis Wheatley
I think it is funny that we were freer about sexuality in the 4th century B.C. It is a little disconcerting.
— Angelina Jolie
I remember thinking, in Kansas my name will be Evett - which is my middle name. I didn't want to explain to anyone how to say Em-a-yat-zee.
— Emayatzy Corinealdi
Life is too short to cower.
— Claire Cross