Beat and cuff your slave, keep him hungry and spiritless, and he will follow the chain of his master like a dog. Feed and clothe him well, work him moderately, surround him with physical comfort and dreams of freedom intrude.

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

Men and women, old and young, married and single, were ranked with horses, sheep, and swine

Some know the value of education by having it. I know it's value by not having it.

Right is of no Sex-Truth is of no Color-God is the Father of us all, and we are all Brethren.

Without a struggle, there can be no progress.

The Constitution of the United States knows no distinction between citizens on account of color. Neither does it know any difference between a citizen of a state and a citizen of the United States.