“To turn all the treasures of poetry and art into one's own private possession would be to cheat oneself of their final value; for the gift of creation is never fully possessed until it is shared.”

John Woolman

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About John Woolman

Activist American

John Woolman was a North American merchant, tailor, and Quaker preacher during the colonial era. He is renowned for his impassioned writings and tireless efforts against slavery, making him one of the earliest and most...

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