An inspection of the Constitution will show that the right of property in a slave in not "distinctly and expressly affirmed" in it.

One generation passeth away and another generation cometh, but the earth abideth forever.

It will not do to investigate the subject of religion too closely, as it is apt to lead to infidelity.

If you love something, set it free.

You think slavery is right and ought to be extended; while we think it is wrong and ought to be restricted. That I suppose is the rub. It certainly is the only substantial difference between us.

Negro equality, Fudge!! How long in the Government of a God great enough to make and maintain this Universe, shall there continue to be knaves to vend and fools to gulp, so low a piece of demagoguism as this?

I never tire of reading Tom Paine.