A man's character always takes its hue, more or less, from the form and color of things about him.

The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppose.

Knowledge unfits a child to be a slave.

He who would be free must strike the first blow.

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.

If the Negro knows enough to pay taxes to support the government, he knows enough to vote; taxation and representation should go together. If he knows enough to shoulder a musket and fight for the flag, fight for the government, he knows enough to vote.

Let us render the tyrant no aid.