Selfish men were...trying to make capital for themselves out of the sacred cause of civil rights

We may draw good out of evil; we must not do evil, that good may come.

Slavery can only be abolished by raising the character of the people who compose the nation; and that can be done only by showing them a higher one.

Grudge no expense - yield to no opposition - forget fatigue - till, by the strength of prayer and sacrifice, the spirit of love shall have overcome .

Don't drag the engine, like an ignoramus, but bring wood and water and flame, like an engineer.

Selfish men were...trying to make capital for themselves out of the sacred cause of civil rights

In a republican land the power behind the throne is the power.