I have never had a feeling politically that did not spring from the sentiments embodied in the Declaration of Independence.

I hate it because of the monstrous injustice of slavery itself. I hate it because it deprives our republican example of its just influence in the world.

Without slavery the rebellion could never have existed; without slavery it could not continue.

I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true.

When you have got a ticket to send, and you're not a top costumer, it's best not to waste your time.

You dislike the emancipation proclamation; and, perhaps, would have it retracted. You say it is unconstitutional - I think differently.

You may have a wen or a cancer upon your person and not be able to cut it out lest you bleed to death; but surely it is no way tocure it, to engraft it and spread it over your whole body.