If slavery is not wrong, nothing is wrong.

The strength of a nation lies in the homes of its people.

Discipline is choosing between what you want now, and what you want most.

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

Persuasion, kind, unassuming persuasion, should be adopted to influence the conduct of men. The opposite course would be a reversal of human nature, which is God's decree and can never be reversed.

It behooves us then to humble ourselves before the offended Power to confess our national sins and to pray for clemency and forgiveness.

Think of strangers as friends you not met yet.