In proportion as we perceive and embrace the truth do we become just, heroic, magnanimous, divine.

You can not possibly have a broader basis for government than that which includes all the people, with all their rights in their hands, and with an equal power to maintain their rights.

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!'

The apathy of the people is enough to make every statue leap from its pedestal and hasten the resurrection of the dead.

In proportion as we perceive and embrace the truth do we become just, heroic, magnanimous, divine.

To say that everything in the bible is to be believed , simply because it is found in that volume, is equally absurd and pernicious... To discard a portion of scripture is not necessarily to reject the truth, but may be the highest evidence that one can give of his love of truth.

Slavery will not be overthrown without excitement, a most tremendous excitement.