Our concern, however, is with slavery as it is, and not with any theory of it.

Our concern, however, is with slavery as it is, and not with any theory of it.

The only ground on which a neutral State can claim respect at the hands of belligerents is, that, so far as she is concerned, their rights are protected.

I prefer, in a word, the republican system, because it comes up more nearly to God's system.

God cannot approve of a system of servitude, in which the master is guilty of assuming absolute power - of assuming God's place and relation towards his fellow-men.

But, although America cannot be justly charged with violating the rights of Turkey, Turkey nevertheless can be justly charged with violating the rights of America.

I welcomed the organization of the Anti-slavery Society.