In the struggle for justice, the only reward is the opportunity to be in the struggle. You can't expect that you're going to have it tomorrow. You just have to keep working on it.

The more I read, the more I was led to abhor and detest my enslavers.

Interpreted as it ought to be interpreted, the constitution is a Glorious Liberty Document!

Civil war was not a mere strife for territory and dominion, but a contest of civilization against barbarism.

Viewed from the genuine abolition ground, Mr. Lincoln seemed tardy, cold, dull, and indifferent; but measuring him by the sentiment of his country, a sentiment he was bound as a statesman to consult, he was swift, zealous, radical, and determined.

I glory in the conflict, that I may hereafter exult in the victory. I know that victory is certain.

If we would reach a degree of civilization higher and grander than any yet attained, we should welcome to our ample continent all the nations, kindreds, tongues and peoples, and as fast as they learn our language and comprehend the duties of citizenship, we should incorporate them into the American body politic. The outspread wings of the American eagle are broad enough to shelter all who are likely to come.