William Wells Brown

William Wells Brown (November 6, 1814 – November 6, 1884) was an American abolitionist, novelist, playwright, and historian.

Quotes

When will the Americans learn, that if they would encourage liberty in other countries, they must practice it at home?
- Letter to Wendell Phillips (November 22, 1849), printed in The Liberator, vol. 19, no. 48 (November 30, 1849), p. 191, col. 2 [1]