We must free the slaves or be ourselves subdued.
Teach the children so it will not be necessary to teach the adults.
You can not fail in any laudable object, unless you allow your mind to be improperly directed.
I believe the declaration that ‘all men are created equal’ is the great fundamental principle upon which our free institutions rest.
Laughter can be used to sooth the mind and get rid of those awful thoughts.
And upon this act [Emancipation Proclamation]...I invoke...the gracious favor of Almighty God.