Quote#Freedom
A man shows a narrowness of mind and becomes unworthy of his humanity…
Quote byJohn Ireland · 1838–1918
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Sermon at St. Augustine Catholic Church (1890).
English (original)
A man shows a narrowness of mind and becomes unworthy of his humanity by refusing any privilege to his fellow man because he is colored. Every prejudice entertained, every breach of justice and charity against a fellow-citizen because of color is a stain flung upon the banner of our liberty that floats over us.
— John Ireland
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