I know no class of my fellowmen, however just, enlightened, and humane, which can be wisely and safely trusted absolutely with the liberties of any other class.

I have no accurate knowledge of my age, never having seen any authentic record containing it.

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.

Men are whipped oftenest who are whipped easiest.

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.

Who would be free themselves must strike the blow. Better even to die free than to live slaves.

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