Wherever there is a human being, I see God-given rights inherent in that being, whatever may be the sex or complexion.

We may be personally defeated, but our principles never!

The compact which exists between the North and the South is a covenant with death and an agreement with hell.

Let Southern oppressors tremble-let their secret abettors tremble-let their Northern apologists tremble-let all the enemies of the persecuted blacks tremble.

The standard of matrimony is erected by affection and purity, and does not depend upon the height, or bulk, or color, or wealth, or poverty of individuals. Water will seek its level; nature will have free course; and heart will answer to heart.

A man's country is the world.

And now let me give the sentiment which has been, and ever will be, the governing passion of my soul: 'Liberty for each, for all, and forever!'