Robert Dale Owen Quotes

A collection of quotes by Robert Dale Owen.

Robert Dale Owen (1801-1877) was an American social reformer and politician. Born in Scotland, he immigrated to the United States with his family and became a prominent advocate for a range of progressive causes. Owen was a strong supporter of labor rights and education reforms, fighting for the abolition of child labor and the establishment of public schools in Indiana. He played a crucial role in the formation of the Indiana Public Education system and served as a U.S. Congressman for the state of Indiana, where he continued to champion social and economic reforms.

And I hereby distinctly and emphatically declare that I cons

And I hereby distinctly and emphatically declare that I consider myself, and earnestly desire to be considered by others, as utterly divested, now and during the rest of my life, of any such rights, the barbarous relics of a feudal, despotic system.

Robert Dale Owen

Life Rights Rest System

There is a measure needing courage to adopt and enforce it,

There is a measure needing courage to adopt and enforce it, which I believe to be of virtue sufficient to redeem the nation in this its darkest hour: one only I know of no other to which we may rationally trust for relief from impending dangers without and within.

Robert Dale Owen

Courage

Wisdom, prudence, forethought, these are essential. But not

Wisdom, prudence, forethought, these are essential. But not second to these that noble courage which adventures the right, and leaves the consequences to God.

Robert Dale Owen

Courage

Fulfill - you can far more than fulfill - the brightest anti

Fulfill - you can far more than fulfill - the brightest anticipations of those who, in the name of human freedom, and in the face of threats that have ripened into terrible realities since, fought that battle which placed you where you now stand.

Robert Dale Owen

Freedom

Boldness and decision command, often even in evil, the respe

Boldness and decision command, often even in evil, the respect and concurrence of mankind.

Robert Dale Owen

Respect