There must be no compromise with slavery - none whatever. Nothing is gained, everything is lost, by subordinating principle to expedience.

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.

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.

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

I will be as harsh as truth and as uncompromising as justice.

That which is not just is not law.

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