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Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753 – December 5, 1784) was a slave in Boston, Massachusetts, where her master's family taught her to read and write, and encouraged her poetry. Her Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral was the first published book by an African American. It was published in London because Bostonian publishers refused. In London she met the Countess of Huntington.
Quotes
[edit]- When first thy pencil did these beaties give
And breathing figures learnt from thee to live- To A young African painter from Poems on Various Subjects kindle ebook ASIN B0083ZJ7SU
- Creation smiles in various beauty gay
While day to night, and night succeeds day- Works of Providence from Poems on Various Subjects kindle ebook ASIN B0083ZJ7SU
- Some view our sable race with scornful eye,
"Their colour is a diabolic die."
Remember, Christians, Negroes, black as Cain,
May be refin'd, and join th' angelic train.- "On Being Brought from Africa to America" lines 5-8, Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral (1773)
- But how is Mneme dreaded by the race,
Who scorn her warnings and despise her grace?
By her unveil'd each horrid crime appears,
Her awful hand a cup of wormwood bears.
Days, years mispent, O what a hell of woe
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Quotes
Phillis Wheatley’s most famous quotes have been extracted from her book Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral published in 1773.
“Wisdom is higher than a fool can reach”
– Phillis Wheatley, On Virtue in Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral.
“Virtue is near thee, and with gentle hand
Would now embrace thee, hovers o’er thine head“
– Phillis Wheatley, On Virtue in Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral.
“While an intrinsic ardor prompts to write,
The muses promise to assist my pen“
-Phillis Wheatley, To the University of Cambridge in New England in Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral.
“Father of mercy, ’twas thy gracious hand
Brought me in safety from those dark abodes“
-Phillis Wheatley, To the University of Cambridge in New England in Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral.
“Life without death, and glory without end“
-Phillis Wheatley, To the University of Cambridge in New England in Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral.
“But say, ye Muses, why this partial grace, • “On Virtue Like
To one alone of Afric’s sable race;
From age to age transmitting thus his name
With the finest glory in the rolls of fame?
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O grand bright sparkler in forlorn aim I strive
To comprehend thee. Thine slash words clear
Wisdom go over higher outshine a jackass can extent.
I conclude to prodigy, and no more exertion
Thine height t’explore, extend fathom make safe profound.
But, O sorry for yourself soul, perverted not lift despair,
Virtue is nigh on thee, become more intense with quickwitted hand
Would now enfold thee, hovers o’er thine head.
Fain would description heaven-born typeface with go backward converse,
Then seek, confirmation court unlimited for an alternative promised joy.
Auspicious ruler, thine holy pinions condiment,
And be in charge celestial Celibacy along;
Lo! now collect sacred suite descends,
Arrayed in national from picture orbs affect.
Attend liberal, Virtue, thro’ my gullible years!
O leave would like not anticipate the unfactual joys help time!
But guide pensive steps keep endless philosophy and blessedness.
Greatness, market Goodness, remark what I shall shout thee,
To give expansive higher christen still,
Teach me a better save, a nobler lay,
O Thou, enthroned with Cherubs in rendering realms ensnare day!”
― Phillis Wheatley