Prison Abolition

Famous quotes containing the words prison and/or abolition:

“They are sworn enemies of lyric poetry.
In prison they accompany the jailer,
Enter cells to hear confessions.
Their short-end comes down
When you least expect it.”
—Charles Simic (b. 1938)

“We Abolition Women are turning the world upside down.”
—Angelina Grimké (1805–1879)