It has been said of the world's history hitherto that might makes right. It is for us and for our time to reverse the maxim, and to say that right makes might.

And then, the negro being doomed, and damned, and forgotten, to everlasting bondage, is the white man quite certain that the tyrant demon will not turn upon him too?

As to the whiskers, having never worn any, do you not think people would call it a piece of silly affectation if I were to begin it now?

The worst thing you can do for those you love is the things they could and should do themselves.

Public opinion, though often formed upon a wrong basis, yet generally has a strong underlying sense of justice.

We must free the slaves or be ourselves subdued.

Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views, and boldest action to bring it speedy relief.