I am the inferior of any man whose rights I trample under foot. Men are not superior by reason of accidents of race or color. They are superior who have the best heart-the best brain.

The inspiration of the Bible depends upon the ignorance of the gentleman who reads it.

It is labor that has made the world a fit habitation for the human race.

Meekness is the mask of malice.

It is grander to think and investigate for yourself than to repeat a creed.

There will never be a generation of great men until there has been a generation of free women - of free mothers.

I cannot see why we should expect an infinite God to do better in another world than he does in this.