I began to hear about a North, and to feel the necessity for freedom of soul and body. I heard of a North where men of my color could live without any man daring to say to them, "You are my property"; and I determined by the blessing of God, one day to find my way there. My inclination grew on me, and I found my way to Boston.


Speech to black church who bought his freedom. The Liberator (March 9, 1855)

Anthony Burns Quotes

I began to hear about a North, and to feel the necessity for freedom of soul and body. I heard of a North where men of my color could live without...

I began to hear about a North, and to feel the necessity for freedom of soul and body. I heard of a North where men of my color could live without...

I began to hear about a North, and to feel the necessity for freedom of soul and body. I heard of a North where men of my color could live without...

I began to hear about a North, and to feel the necessity for freedom of soul and body. I heard of a North where men of my color could live without...