12+ Maria W. Stewart Quotes On Education, Marriage And Maria W Stewart

Maria W. Stewart was an African-American abolitionist, lecturer, and journalist. She was the first American woman to make a public speech to a mixed audience of both men and women. She wrote and published articles in the African-American press, advocating for the rights of African Americans and women. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Maria W. Stewart on education, marriage, love.

... it is not the color of the skin that makes the man or the woman, but the principle formed in the soul. Brilliant wit will shine, come from whence it will; and genius and talent will not hide the brightness of its lustre. — Maria W. Stewart

Many think, because your skins are tinged with a sable hue, that you are an inferior race of beings; but God does not consider you as such. ... he hath made all men free and equal. Then why should one worm say to another, 'Keep you down there, while I sit up yonder; for I am better than thou? — Maria W. Stewart

Talk without effort is nothing. — Maria W. Stewart

shall I, for fear of feeble man who shall die, hold my peace? Shall I for fear of scoffs and frowns, refrain my tongue? Ah, no! — Maria W. Stewart

All the nations of the earth are crying out for liberty and equality. Away, away with tyranny and oppression! — Maria W. Stewart

It is harder to kill a whisper than even a shouted calumny. — Maria W. Stewart

African rights and liberty is a subject that ought to fire the breast of every free man of color in these United States, and excite in his bosom a lively, deep, decided and heart-felt interest. — Maria W. Stewart

... there are no chains so galling as the chains of ignorance--no fetters so binding as those that bind the soul, and exclude it from the vast field of useful and scientific knowledge. O, had I received the advantages of early education, my ideas would, ere now, have expanded far and wide; but, alas! I possess nothing but moral capability--no teachings but the teachings of the Holy Spirit. — Maria W. Stewart

give the man of color an equal opportunity with the white, from the cradle to manhood, and from manhood to the grave, and you would discover the dignified statesman, the man of science, and the philosopher. — Maria W. Stewart

Come all ye that pass by, and see if there is any sorrow like unto my sorrow. — Maria W. Stewart

Take us generally as a people, we are neither lazy nor idle; and considering how little we have to excite or stimulate us, I am almost astonished that there are so many industrious and ambitious ones to be found - although I acknowledge, with extreme sorrow, that there are some who never were and never will be serviceable to society. And have you not a similar class among yourselves? — Maria W. Stewart

Am I not a woman and a sister? — Maria W. Stewart

Life Lessons by Maria W. Stewart

1. Maria W. Stewart taught us that we should use our voice to speak out against injustice and inequality.
2. She demonstrated that even in the face of adversity, it is possible to make a difference through education and advocacy.
3. Her work showed us that no matter our gender, race, or background, we can use our skills and knowledge to create a more equitable society.