I risk my all upon thy power—
Life—son—yea, country too;
To free my brethren, fetter'd slaves
From sinking in inglorious graves.


Farewell address (April 2, 1832)

Ira Aldridge Quotes

I risk my all upon thy power— Life—son—yea, country too; To free my brethren, fetter'd slaves From sinking in inglorious graves.

I risk my all upon thy power— Life—son—yea, country too; To free my brethren, fetter'd slaves From sinking in inglorious graves.

I risk my all upon thy power— Life—son—yea, country too; To free my brethren, fetter'd slaves From sinking in inglorious graves.

I risk my all upon thy power— Life—son—yea, country too; To free my brethren, fetter'd slaves From sinking in inglorious graves.