The world is a severe schoolmaster, for its frowns are less dangerous than its smiles and flatteries, and it is a difficult task to keep in the path of wisdom.
Phillis WheatleyProceed, great chief, with virtue on thy sideThy every action let the goddess guide.
Phillis WheatleySince my return to America my Master, has at the desire of my friends in England given me my freedom.
Phillis WheatleyIn every human Beast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance.
Phillis Wheatley