The likeness we bear to Jesus is more essential than our notions of him.

We too often bind ourselves by authorities rather than by the truth.

Man is not by nature a tyrant, but becomes a tyrant by power conferred on him.

I have no idea of submitting tamely to injustice inflicted either on me or on the slave. I will oppose it with all the moral powers with which I am endowed. I am no advocate of passivity.

The world has never yet seen a truly great and virtuous nation, because in the degradation of women, the very fountains of life are poisoned at their source.

... my convictions led me to adhere to the sufficiency of the light within us, resting on truth as authority, rather than 'taking authority for truth.'

If our principles are right, why should we be cowards?