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The denial of our duty to act in this case is a denial of our right to act; and if we have no right to act, then may we well be termed the white slaves of the North, for like our brethren in bonds, we must seal our lips in silence and despair.
Angelina Grimke
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"The denial of our duty to act in this case is a denial of our right to act; and if we have no right to act, then may we well be termed the white slaves of the North, for like our brethren in bonds, we must seal our lips in silence and despair."
— Angelina Grimke

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The denial of our duty to act in this case is a denial of our right to act; and if we have no right to act, then may we well be termed the white slaves of the North, for like our brethren in bonds, we must seal our lips in silence and despair. — Angelina Grimke

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Angelina Grimke was a Activist from United States (1805–1879).

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Who said "The denial of our duty to act in this case is a denial of our right to act; and…"?
This quote is attributed to Angelina Grimke, a Activist from United States.
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Angelina Grimke lived from 1805 – 1879.