Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, (1813-1887) American abolitionist, clergyman Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-7] of 7 Rev. Henry Ward Beecher quotesRev. Henry Ward Beecher QuotesRev. Henry Ward Beecher Liberty is the soul's right to breathe and, when it cannot take a long breath, laws are girdled too tight.~ Rev. Henry Ward Beecher The tidal wave of God's providence is carrying liberty throughout the globe.~ Rev. Henry Ward Beecher There are three schoolmasters for everybody that will employ them - the senses, intelligent companions, and books.~ Rev. Henry Ward Beecher There is tonic in the things that men do not love to hear. Free speech is to a great people what the winds are to oceans...and where free speech is stopped miasma is bred, and death comes fast.~ Rev. Henry Ward Beecher Make men large and strong and tyranny will bankrupt itself in making shackles for them.~ Rev. Henry Ward Beecher The worst thing in this world, next to anarchy, is government.~ Rev. Henry Ward Beecher A bird in a cage is not half a bird.~ Rev. Henry Ward Beecher Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print