The mind does not take its complexion from the skin.

Man's greatness consists in his ability to do and the proper application of his powers to things needed to be done.

Our destiny is largely in our hands.

From my earliest recollection, I date the entertainment of a deep conviction that slavery would not always be able to hold me within its foul embrace; and in the darkest hours of my career in slavery, this living word of faith and spirit of hope departed not from me, but remained like ministering angels to cheer me through the gloom. This good spirit was from God, and to him I offer thanksgiving and praise.

Oppression makes a wise man mad.

If I have advocated the cause of the Negro, it is not because I am a Negro, but because I am a man.

The Constitution is a GLORIOUS LIBERTY DOCUMENT. Read its preamble, consider it purposes. Is slavery among them? Is it at the gateway? or is it in the temple? it is neither.