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Quotes by Helen Hunt Jackson
Helen Hunt Jackson (1830-1885) was a prominent American author and social activist whose literary work shed light on the injustices faced by Native Americans in the 19th century. Born in Amherst, Massachusetts, she initially gained acclaim for her poetry and novels, but it was her seminal work, *A Century of Dishonor*, that highlighted the plight of Indigenous peoples and called for reform. Jackson’s passionate advocacy and heartfelt writing not only left an indelible mark on American literature but also ignited a national conversation about Native American rights, solidifying her legacy as a champion for social justice.
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"Motherhood is priced Of God, at price no man may dare To lessen or misunderstand."
Helen Hunt Jackson
"If I could write a story that would do for the Indian one-hundredth part what 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' did for the Negro, I would be thankful the rest of my life."
Helen Hunt Jackson"If I can do one hundredth part for the Indian that Mrs. Stowe did for the Negro, I will be thankful."
Helen Hunt Jackson
"O sweet, delusive Noon, Which the morning climbs to find, O moment sped too soon, And morning left behind."
Helen Hunt Jackson