Gradualism in theory is perpetuity in practice.

Little boldness is needed to assail the opinions and practices of notoriously wicked men; but to rebuke great and good men for their conduct, and to impeach their discernment, is the highest effort of moral courage.

The success of any great moral enterprise does not depend upon numbers.

Since the creation of the world there has been no tyrant like Intemperance, and no slaves so cruelly treated as his.

There is no safety where there is no strength; no strength without Union; no Union without justice; no justice where faith and truth are wanting. The right to be free is a truth planted in the hearts of men.

Liberty for each, for all, and forever!

In firing his gun, John Brown has merely told what time of day it is. It is high noon.