Author: Elijah Parish Lovejoy

Quotes

I cannot surrender my principles, though the whole world besides should vote them down - I can make no compromise between truth and error, even though my life be the alternative.

I cannot surrender my principles, though the whole world besides should vote them down - I can make no compromise between truth and error, even though my life be the alternative.

- Elijah Parish Lovejoy

The cry of the oppressed has entered not only into my ears, but into my soul, so that while I live, I cannot hold my peace.

The cry of the oppressed has entered not only into my ears, but into my soul, so that while I live, I cannot hold my peace.

- Elijah Parish Lovejoy

Is he not a God that showeth mercy and keepeth covenant? Of all sins, it seems to me that the sin of unbelief is the most dishonouring to God.

Is he not a God that showeth mercy and keepeth covenant? Of all sins, it seems to me that the sin of unbelief is the most dishonouring to God.

- Elijah Parish Lovejoy

I have sworn eternal opposition to slavery, and by the blessing of God, I will never go back.

I have sworn eternal opposition to slavery, and by the blessing of God, I will never go back.

- Elijah Parish Lovejoy

If the civil authorities refuse to protect me, I must look to God, and if I die, I have determined to make my grave in Alton.

If the civil authorities refuse to protect me, I must look to God, and if I die, I have determined to make my grave in Alton.

- Elijah Parish Lovejoy

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