In every human Beast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance.
Phillis WheatleySince my return to America my Master, has at the desire of my friends in England given me my freedom.
Phillis WheatleyRemember, Christians, Negroes, black as Cain, /May be refin'd and join th' angelic train.
Phillis WheatleyThou didst, in strains of eloquence refin'd, Inflame the soul, and captivate the mind.
Phillis Wheatley