The Anglo-Saxon has four great loves. Love of liberty, love… - Nannie Helen Burroughs

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The Anglo-Saxon has four great loves. Love of liberty, love of home, love of women, and love of life. He’ll wade through blood for these. When we make up our minds to not take substitutes for them, we’ll get them.

Nannie Helen Burroughs

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Nannie Helen Burroughs (May 2 1879 – May 20 1961) was an influential African American, author, educator, orator, and religious leader.

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