William Cullen Bryant, 1843 Quotes

A collection of quotes by William Cullen Bryant, 1843.

William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) was an American poet, journalist, and editor. Born in Massachusetts, he became one of the most influential figures in American literature during the 19th century. Bryant's poetic works, such as "Thanatopsis" and "To a Waterfowl," explored themes of nature, mortality, and the human experience. In addition to his poetry, he worked as the editor-in-chief of the New York Evening Post for over 50 years, using his platform to advocate for social and political causes. Bryant's contributions to American literature and journalism solidified his status as a prominent figure in the cultural landscape of his time.

The blacks of this region are a cheerful, careless, dirty, race, not hard worked, and in many respects indulgently treated. It is of course the desire of the master that his slaves shall be laborious; on the other hand it is the determination of the slave to lead as easy a life as he can. The master has the power of punishment on his side; the slave, on his, has invincible inclination, and a thousand expedients learned by long practice... Good natured though imperfect and slovenly obedience on one side, is purchased by good treatment on the other.description of slavery in the South; unsympathetic toward Blacks

William Cullen Bryant, 1843

Slavery