Our fathers waged a bloody conflict with England, because they were taxed without being represented. This is just what unmarried women of property are now.
Angelina GrimkeIf a law commands me to sin I will break it; if it calls me to suffer, I will let it take its course unresistingly.
Angelina GrimkeI trust the time is coming, when the occupation of an instructor to children will be deemed the most honorable of human employment.
Angelina GrimkeI want to be identified with the negro; until he gets his rights, we shall never have ours.
Angelina GrimkeThe whole land seems aroused to discussion on the province of woman, and I am glad of it. We are willing to bear the brunt of thestorm, if we can only be the means of making a break in that wall of public opinion which lies right in the way of woman's rights, true dignity, honor and usefulness.
Angelina Grimke