William H. Sylvis Born : November 26, 1828 Died : July 27, 1869 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by William H. Sylvis Our cause is a common one. It is war between poverty and wealth. ... This moneyed power is fast eating up the substance of the people. We have made war upon it, and we mean to win it. If we can, we will win through the ballot box; if not, then we shall resort to sterner means. William H. Sylvis struggle war mean