Top 9 Quotes & Sayings by Phillis Wheatley

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American poet Phillis Wheatley.

Last updated on November 8, 2024.

Phillis Wheatley Peters, also spelled Phyllis and Wheatly was an American author who is considered the first African-American author of a published book of poetry. Born in West Africa, she was sold into slavery at the age of seven or eight and transported to North America, where she was bought by the Wheatley family of Boston. After she learned to read and write, they encouraged her poetry when they saw her talent.

American - Poet | May 8, 1753 - December 5, 1784

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Remember, Christians, Negroes, black as Cain, /May be refin'd and join th' angelic train.

Phillis Wheatley

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.

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Thou didst, in strains of eloquence refin'd, Inflame the soul, and captivate the mind.

Phillis Wheatley

May be refined, and join the angelic train.

Phillis Wheatley

Aurora hail, and all the thousand dies, Which deck thy progress through the vaulted skies: The morn awakes, and wide extends her rays, On ev'ry leaf the gentle zephyr plays; Harmonious lays the feather'd race resume, Dart the bright eye, and shake the painted plume.

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Proceed, great chief, with virtue on thy sideThy every action let the goddess guide.

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Through thickest gloom look back, immortal shade, On that confusion which thy death has made.

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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 Wheatley

Since my return to America my Master, has at the desire of my friends in England given me my freedom.

Phillis Wheatley