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Francis Wright quotes

Scottish Activist September 6, 1795 – December 13, 1852

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We hear of the wealth of nations, of the powers of production, of the demand and supply of markets, and we forget that these words mean no more, if they mean any thing, then the happiness, and the labor, and the necessities of men. Francis Wright
Surely it is time to examine into the meaning of words and the nature of things, and to arrive at simple facts, not received upon the dictum of learned authorities, but upon attentive personal observation of what is passing around us. Francis Wright
It will appear evident upon attentive consideration that equality of intellectual and physical advantages is the only sure foundation of liberty, and that such equality may best, and perhaps only, be obtained by a union of interests and cooperation in labor. Francis Wright
Francis Wright quote: "Look into the nature of things. Search out the grounds of your..."
Look into the nature of things. Search out the grounds of your opinions, the for and against. Francis Wright
Francis Wright quote: "Speak of change, and the world is in alarm. And yet where do..."
Speak of change, and the world is in alarm. And yet where do we not see change? Francis Wright
Francis Wright quote: "And when did mere preaching do any good? Put something in the..."
And when did mere preaching do any good? Put something in the place of these things. Fill the vacuum of the mind. Francis Wright
The simplest principles become difficult of practice, when habits, formed in error, have been fixed by time, and the simplest truths hard to receive when prejudice has warped the mind. Francis Wright
He who lives in the single exercise of his mental faculties, however usefully or curiously directed, is equally an imperfect animal with the man who knows only the exercise of muscles. Francis Wright
The existing principle of selfish interest and competition has been carried to its extreme point; and, in its progress, has isolated the heart of man, blunted the edge of his finest sensibilities, and annihilated all his most generous impulses and sympathies. Francis Wright
Francis Wright quote: "Awaken its powers, and it will respect itself."
Awaken its powers, and it will respect itself. Francis Wright
But while human liberty has engaged the attention of the enlightened, and enlisted the feelings of the generous of all civilized nations, may we not enquire if this liberty has been rightly understood? Francis Wright
Francis Wright quote: "Know why you believe, understand what you believe, and possess..."
Know why you believe, understand what you believe, and possess a reason for the faith that is in you. Francis Wright
Francis Wright quote: "Who speaks of liberty while the human mind is in chains?"
Who speaks of liberty while the human mind is in chains? Francis Wright
Our religious belief usurps the place of our sensations, our imaginations of our judgment. We no longer look to actions, trace their consequences, and then deduce the rule; we first make the rule, and then, right or wrong, force the action to square with it. Francis Wright
We have seen that no religion stands on the basis of things known; none bounds its horizon within the field of human observation; and, therefore, as it can never present us with indisputable facts, so must it ever be at once a source of error and contention. Francis Wright

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