John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
6444 William Lloyd Garrison 1805-1879 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 6444 |
| AUTHOR: | William Lloyd Garrison (1805–1879) |
| QUOTATION: | I am in earnest. I will not equivocate; I will not excuse; I will not retreat a single inch; and I will be heard! 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Salutatory of the Liberator, Jan. 1, 1831. |
| Note 1. See Disraeli’s maiden speech, page 624. The time will come when you will hear me. [back] |