author:Victor Hugo, Letters on American Slavery — Letter from N. Tourgueneff (1860)
“ Garrison, I feel that a Cause so holy, defended by such advocates, could not fail to triumph, if urged forward without delay. Every action, every word, which brings nearer the time of this triumph, is a blessing to millions of unfortunate beings. ”
author:Victor Hugo, Letters on American Slavery — Letter from N. Tourgueneff (1860)
“ May Heaven grant that in again beholding your native country, you may there find new consolations and fresh encouragements to persevere in the great Cause which you have made the principal object of your life. ”
author:Victor Hugo, Letters on American Slavery — Letter from N. Tourgueneff (1860)
“ Madame,—Seeing you on the point of departing for America, I cannot forbear entreating you to be the bearer of my tribute of respect and admiration to one of your compatriots. Need I add that I have in view our holy cause of human freedom, and one of its most eminent defenders, Mr. Garrison? Every word he utters is dictated by the deepest sense of justice ”
