"This land, which we have watered with our tears and our blood, is now our mother country, and we are well satisfied to stay where wisdom abounds and gospel is free"
- Richard V. Allen
About this Quote
This quote talks to the pride and pleasure of African Americans in the United States. After centuries of oppression and suffering, African Americans have discovered a place to call house in the United States. The land has been watered with their tears and blood, representing the tremendous battle and sacrifice they have actually sustained to get to this point. Now, they are content to remain in this country, where knowledge and the gospel are easily offered. This quote is a testimony to the strength and strength of African Americans, and their commitment to making the United States a better place for all. It is a pointer of the value of standing up for what is right and fighting for justice and equality.
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