Declaration of Sentiments, The Liberator Magazine Quotes

Context

This line was written in Declaration of Sentiments in The Liberator Magazine, published September 28, 1838 by William Lloyd Garrison. It became the motto for his magazine The Liberator, which ran from 1831-1865.

Garrison, a journalist and social reformer who lived in New England during the 1800s, was one of the most well-known abolitionists ever. He wanted slavery to end, like, ASAP.

Basically, Garrison is saying, it doesn't matter who you are or where you're from. If you're living on this planet, he'll treat you with respect, and everyone else should follow suit.

Ideals such as this are why Garrison made such a mark on the abolitionist movement. When most people were parsing humanity out into to skin color and place of origin, Garrison was all about seeing people for what they really were: people.

Where you've heard it

This quote is most famous as being the motto for Garrison's magazine, The Liberator.

And it's in a handy book of stuff you should know.

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

We tend to agree with Garrison on this one. Let's all just get along.