No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar.

What has ever threatened our liberty and prosperity save and except this institution of Slavery?

No man is good enough to govern another man without the other's consent.

I have no wealthy or popular relations to recommend me.

The fiery trials through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor to the latest generation.

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

If they do kill me, I shall never die another death.