Liberty for all; chains for none.

I expose slavery in this country, because to expose it is to kill it. Slavery is one of those monsters of darkness to whom the light of truth is death.

The law on the side of freedom is of great advantage only when there is power to make that law respected.

The soul that is within me no man can degrade.

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

Educate your sons and daughters, send them to school, and show them that beside the cartridge box, the ballot box, and the jury box, you also have the knowledge box.

Opportunity is important but exertion is indispensable.