Quotes from Phillis Wheatley

Through thickest gloom look back, immortal shade, On that confusion which thy death has made.

In every human Breast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance.

Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land, Taught my benighted soul to understand That there's a God, that there's a Savior too: Once I redemption neither sought nor knew.

In every human Beast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance.

The world is a severe schoolmaster, for its frowns are less dangerous than its smiles and flatteries, and it is a difficult task to keep in the path of wisdom.

Through thickest gloom look back, immortal shade, On that confusion which thy death has made.

Since my return to America my Master, has at the desire of my friends in England given me my freedom.