I have always thought that all men should be free; but if any should be slaves, it should be first those who desire for themselves, and secondly those who desire it for others. Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.
With high hope for the future, no prediction is ventured.
I want in all cases to do right.
The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
I must keep some standard of principle fixed within myself.
You have confidence in yourself, which is valuable, if not an indispensable quality.