John Woolman

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John Woolman

John Woolman (October 19, 1720 – October 7, 1772) was an American merchant, tailor, journalist, Quaker preacher, and early abolitionist during the colonial era. Based in Mount Holly, near Philadelphia, he traveled through the American frontier to preach Quaker beliefs, and advocate against slavery and the slave trade, cruelty to animals, economic injustices and oppression, and conscription.
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Love for the Least Creature

"I was early convinced in my mind that true religion consisted in an inward life wherein the heart doth love and reverence God the Creator and learns to exercise... Read more.

There Is a Principle Which Is Pure

"There is a principle which is pure, placed in the human mind, which in different places and ages hath had different names: it is, however, pure, and proceeds from... Read more.

Are the Seeds of War Nourished by Your Possessions?

"May we look upon our treasures, and the furniture of our houses, and the garments in which we array ourselves, and try whether the seeds of war have nourishment... Read more.

John Woolman: He Agreed to Set Her Free.

"A neighbour… desired me to write his will: I took notes, and, amongst other things, he told me to which of his children he gave his young negro: I considered... Read more.

Love Was the First Motion

"Love was the first motion, and thence a concern arose to spend some time with the Indians, that I might feel and understand their life and the Spirit they live... Read more.